Wellington New Zealand
Heading down to the Southern tip on the North Island you will head into Wellington. Capital of New Zealand since 1865, replacing Auckland. Wellington is on Cook Strait, the passage that separates the North and South Islands. On a clear day the snow capped Kaikoura Ranges can be seen to the south across the strait. Once you get through Upper Hutt and then through Lower Hutt you notice right off just how massive Wellington is. And yes the Hutts are real names of towns. Tourist and the local love this town because of the one of a kind inner-city. Its great for pedestrians, plenty of malls and side alleys that connect into streets, cafes spill from refurbished Victorian buildings.
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One of the main things to do and see in Wellington is the Interislander to Picton in the South Island. This is a 3 hour crossing that gives you some of the most stunning scenery. There are fantastic views of the hilly cityscape of the Wellington Harbor, and the rugged rocks and cliffs. On the Picton side you will see beautiful beaches, bush walks and outstanding climate. Make sure you call a head for reservations and tickets to get on, you can just drive up and hope to cross.
You can take a full day tour of Middle Earth. Several location of the movie Lord of the Rings was filed in Wellington. You get to explore Mount Victoria Greenbelt, Wellywood suburbs, Hobbits surfing coastline and the gorgeous native forest park of Rivendell. Wellington Capital Views Helicopter gives you a bird’s eye view of Wellington’s outstanding Harbor, Hutt Valley.
You can take a full day tour of Middle Earth. Several location of the movie Lord of the Rings was filmed in Wellington. You get to explore Mount Victoria Greenbelt, Wellywood suburbs, Hobbits surfing coastline and the gorgeous native forest park of Rivendell. Wellington Capital Views Helicopter gives you a bird’s eye view of Wellington’s outstanding Harbor, Hutt Valley.
Wellington NZ has several historic sites that date back to the towns settlement. Most of the old homes can be found in Tomdon. The Colonial Cottage Musem, built in 1858. One of the oldest buildings. Katerine Mansfield Birthplace, the family home of New Zealand's most famous author. Plus several walking tours that can take you all around the historic sites. Downtown nightlife is always going on every night, seeing that the streets are very safe you can walk to a lot of the downtown night spots.
Of course there are plenty of attractions for the young and the old. From horse back riding with the Country Club Riding Academy over 600 acres of country land. 4 wheeling if you want something a little faster with Kapiti Four X 4 Adventures LTD. They have adventured from 1 hour to all day trail blazing. With the bay and all the surrounding clear water around you can head out an do some snorkeling or diving. Island Bay Divers would be the perfect group to get you there.
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