Characterised by steep
hills giving views of Wellington's spectacular harbour. The
Wellington region forms the setting for New
Zealand's cosmopolitan capital city, the geographical and
political centre of New Zealand.
The city boasts many fine museums, libraries, art galleries,
and theatres, and parks in the greenbelt around the central
city, as well as dining, shopping and entertainment, and
nightlife in the Courtenay Place area. New Zealand's only
working cable car provides panoramic views.
Wellington has taken centre stage as New Zealand's ultimate
urban destination and it is easy to see why. Its brightly
coloured houses perched high up on the hills surrounding
a stunning harbour, create a natural amphitheatre and play-ground
for Wellingtonians and visitors alike. The capital city,
though small on a world stage, has big attitude, providing
visitors with the ultimate day and night holiday experience.
Wellington Harbor
Today Wellington is a vibrant, cosmopolitan,
sophisticated city and not just the political capital. Wellington
is the capital of nationhood. The city is jam packed with
national treasures like the beautifully restored Parliament
Buildings, the original Treaty of Waitangi at National Archives
and its newest showpiece Te Papa, the new national museum
of New Zealand. A five-year project, the $317m museum opened
its doors in February 1998 and in less than a year has attracted
1.5-million visitors with its innovative and interactive exhibitions.
It is also the undisputed cultural capital of New Zealand.
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Royal New Zealand Ballet
and the National Opera all call Wellington home and our
galleries are held in high regard both nationally and internationally.
Unquestionably, Wellington is the cafe capital with wall-to-wall
cafes, bars and restaurants, their tables spilling out across
bricked walkways while others are tucked into every corner
imaginable. New Zealand's best nightlife is on Courtenay
Place where only a reptile could be immune to the atmosphere.
New Zealand Geyser
Shopaholics beware.
The city is the shopping capital of New Zealand with the most
extensive and diverse range of quality retailers in the country
and all within walking distance.
Can there be more? Yes there is. The city is also the event
capital with festivals throughout the year bringing energy
and excitement to the streets. It is home to the country's
largest cultural extravaganza, the New Zealand International
Festival of the Arts, held every two years. Wellingtonians
are fiercely proud of their city which is fast becoming one
of the most talked about cities in the world. Inner city apartments,
waterfront developments and new shopping centres have injected
fresh life into the city. Wellingtonians and visitors are
spoilt for choice about where to eat, shop, play, party and
stay. Wellington's strength lies in its diversity and attitude.
It's a city and region that wears many masks. Try one.
Au début
