Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is the arts and culture capital of New Zealand. Te Papa, New Zealand’s national museum, is on Wellington’s waterfront. The city has many other cultural attractions for visitors to discover including a tour around the best spots of New Zealand that shows off the beautiful landscape.
Wellington is great if you love being outdoors. It is surrounded by hills, a rugged coastline and one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Adventure activities include mountain biking, sailing, bushwalking and much more.
One of the best things about Wellington is that it is the main filming and production location for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Shot in New Zealand between October 1999 and December 2000, you should experience Middle Earth in all its diversity while you visit in Wellington. Unfortunately no film sets from the Lord of the Rings remain. However, there are many Wellington tour operators who know the secrets of the making of these movies, and can even take you into places the public does not have access to.
Wellington is a big city that offers the best in shopping and the best in dining. You will be able to get anything you want for souveniers. Also visit a new restaurant every night and let your taste buds try new and delicious dishes.