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Wellington ( English : Wellington, Maori : Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Poneke) alias Windy City, yes NZ The capital of New Zealand North Island The South west end, with a population of about 450,000, is the main population centre in the south of the North Island and the administrative centre of the Wellington region. It is... NZ The second largest city, with Sydney and Melbourne Become together Oceania The cultural center of... Many artists live or operate here, and many more Art coffee Pavilion and vivid nightlife .
The mountains near Wellington are endless, full of green, blue sea and sky, and the scenery is beautiful. The climate is mild and springlike all year round. Wellington has a mild and humid climate, yes South Pacific The area is famous for its tourist attractions.
Wellington runs between the two islands Transportation hub . Wellington is also the best in the world Deep-water port One of them. in Marine climate Under the influence, the weather is warm and sunny. Wellington is located on a fault zone, except for a flat area near the sea, the entire city is built around the mountains. In 1855 a major earthquake hit the port Serious damage Today's Wellington was rebuilt after 1948. Because Wellington is close to the bay, coupled with the high terrain, it is often attacked by the sea breeze, and it is windy most days of the year Mean wind speed Largest city [6] Hence the name "Windy City" (Windy Wellington).
December 26, 2019, ranked Top 500 global Cities in 2019 Number 225 on the list. [1]
Chinese name
Wellington
Foreign name
Wellington
alias
Wellington (Taiwanese name) , Wind castle
Administrative category
capital
Subordinate region
NZ
Geographical position
South of the North Island of New Zealand
Area product
266.25 km²
Telephone area code
04
Postal code
6000 and 5000 and 5300 sequences
Climatic condition
Temperate maritime climate
Population number
About 450,000
Railway station
Wellington Railway Station
prescription
English, Maori
Name check
Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University, University of Otago
Time zone
UTC+12
Daylight saving time
UTC+13
spelling
huì líng dùn
alderman
Andy Foster [7]

Location and population

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Wellington is located in North Island The south end, with South Island every Cook Strait Look at each other. On a clear day, one can see South Island across the channel Kaikoura Ridge The snowy peaks. To the north of the city is the golden coast of the city of Capeti. To the east of the city lies the Rimtaka Mountains, which will be rich with the city wine the Wairarapa Separated by plains.
Wellington is the southernmost capital city in the world, with a latitude of 41 degrees. Due to the limited availability of land between the port and the surrounding mountains, it is more than NZ other-urban Population density Be high. Since it is located at 40 degrees latitude Roaring westerlies , and Cook Strait For its influence on the wind, he has the local title of "Windy Wellington".
Wellington's downtown business district is its most important part, with about 62,000 people working there (compare: Auckland Has three times as many inhabitants as Wellington, while its Central business district The number of staff is only 4,000 more than Wellington). Wellington's art and nightlife Concentrated mainly to the south of the central business district, Te Aro District is the largest in New Zealand Recreation center .
Wellington is known for its beautiful natural harbour and green hillsides. The hillsides are dotted with colonial remnants tiling A foreign house. The city's central business district is located near the port. Wellington's Nicholson Harbour walks along an active Geological fault . The land rises sharply to the west, so that many of Wellington's urban areas are higher than the city centre.
At the southern end of Wellington is the Miramar Peninsula, which is separated from the rest of the North Island by a narrow strip isthmus Connected. Wellington International Airport It's here, too. Just east of this isthmus lies the narrow passage into the port of Nickerson, and in this passage lies a very dangerous Submerged rock Many ships sank here.
Wellington, June 2003 Urban population About 363,400, this figure also includes him Satellite town Of the population. The Wellington region is much larger than this urban area.
There are three islands in Wellington Harbour, but only one is inhabitable because the other two are too small. This island was once used to isolate people and animals World War I and World War II In which it is used as Concentration camp . In 2018 it became one Environmental protection area To protect threatened species.
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Residential place

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In the 10th century, The Polynesians Come and settle here. In 1840, the United Kingdom and the local Maori After the Patriarch signed the treaty, a large number of English immigrants arrived. Initially, the British called the area "Britannia", meaning "the place of England", and gradually expanded the town to its 2018 size. In 1815 to defeat Napoleon British general Arthur Wellesley The first generation The Duke of Wellington Is named after the town.
The Maori call the place where Wellington 2018 is located Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui, which means Maui's fish head.
The first group of Europeans arrived on September 20, 1839, and the second group arrived on January 22, 1840. Legend has it that the settlers originally intended to establish their settlements in flat areas by the sea, but later these areas proved to be too wet and easily disturbed tide Flooded, so they later moved the settlement to the mountains despite the uneven ground. Some of Wellington's mountains are very steep.

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In 1848 Wellington was hit by a series of powerful earthquakes. In 1855 it was hit again by an earthquake, this time probably History of New Zealand The most powerful earthquake on Earth was estimated to have a magnitude of 8.2. On land it caused large areas of 2 to 3 meters Vertical motion . An area near the harbor has been raised out of the sea to become a tidal zone. Later this area became Wellington Central business district Part of it.
The Wellington region has a higher rate of seismic activity than New Zealand Mean value . One major fault runs directly through the city center, and there are hundreds of smaller fault lines within the city. The average resident notices an earthquake about once a year, especially in tall office buildings. For many years after 1855, buildings in Wellington were made of wood. Since the 20th century, the seismic performance of buildings has been increasing.

The capital of New Zealand

It was replaced by Wellington in 1865 Auckland Became the capital of New Zealand. though Parliament of New Zealand It was already met in Wellington on 7 July 1862, but it did not officially become the capital until 1865. The reason for this step was that there were fears that the gold-producing South might form an independent colony. by Australia The commissioners (who come because they have neutrality Wellington was suggested as the capital because of its central location and good harbour. It was officially met in Wellington on 26 July 1865. The population of Wellington at the time was 4,900.

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New Zealand is reduced to British colony After that, Auckland was once designated as the capital, but New Zealand South Island Residents thought Auckland was far away North Island The North was not suitable as the capital, and after some controversy Wellington was chosen as the capital in 1865.
In 1865, the capital of New Zealand was moved from Auckland Move here.
Wellington officially became a city in 1886.
Wellington is the world's first capital to draft a national welfare program, is the most actively encourage the establishment of national self-government city, is the national political, industrial, financial center, is the second largest port after Auckland, Eurasian It is a supply depot for ocean-going ships and the largest passenger port. At the southeast end of the city there is a modernization built by reclamation Air port . New Zealand flowers are often shipped abroad from here.
Wellington is the world cable The most wired city in the most wired country, Wellington has one of the fastest and largest fiber optic cable lines in the world, for Downtown business district Provide high speed Data conversion And network access.
On July 25, 2015, Wellington held a 3D light show in Parliament Square to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wellington becoming New Zealand's capital. From April 25 to 26, more than 30 government buildings in Wellington, including the Parliament building and the National Library, will be open to the public for free, and special bus routes will be opened in the city for residents to ride for free. [2]

Administrative division

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Kapiti Island Kapiti Island
Kapiti Island It's in the nature reserve NZ The rarest and most endangered Birds . It covers an area of 23 square kilometers (9 square miles), with rugged terrain and half of it forested. Almost all were painted in 1897 Wildlife reserve It is now a bird sanctuary. Cruise from Parapalaumu Beach departure.
Otaki Otaki
Can be arranged from Otaki Country town to Tararua Forest park The long trip, there are hiking And hunting opportunities.
Parapalaumu Paraparaumu
Waikani Waikanae
Rest in Waikanai where you can discover a nature reserve. There are roads that allow you to explore the swampy forest and, at 2pm, feed the eels.
Porirua Porirua
Porirua is located just 15 minutes north of Wellington Port city . It is home to New Zealand's most important museum, Pataka.

Geographical environment

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geology

Wellington was hit by a series of powerful earthquakes in 1848 and again in 1855.
The 1855 earthquake was probably the most powerful in New Zealand's history, with an estimated magnitude of 8.2. On land it caused large areas of 2 to 3 meters Vertical motion . There's a place near the harbor that's been raised out of the sea to become tide Zone. Later this area became Wellington Central business district Part of the Wellington region has a higher rate of seismic activity than the New Zealand average. One major fault runs directly through the city center, and there are hundreds of smaller fault lines within the city. The average resident notices an earthquake about once a year, especially in tall office buildings.
For many years after 1855, buildings in Wellington were made of wood. Since the 20th century, the requirements for the seismic performance of buildings have been continuously improved.

climate

The summer temperature is between 13-20 ° C and the winter temperature is between 6-11 ° C. The average annual rainfall is 1270 mm at UTC+12, Daylight saving time It is UTC+13. Mean air temperature It is about 16℃ in summer and 8℃ in winter. [3] Wellington in the world habitable city It was ranked 12th in China (English speaking cities were 4th in 2007).
Wellington has an average of 2,025 hours in a year Sunshine duration (about 169 days).
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Average maximum temperature / ° C
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Scenic spot

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Located between the harbour and the hills, Wellington is within walking distance of the city, with shops, cafes, transport, accommodation and the city's main attractions all within easy walking distance.
Visitors to Wellington can Visit the museum Historic places and art galleries, including the highly regarded Te Papa National Museum.
The city is very pleasant in terms of food and wine. The evening's entertainment includes professional theatre, live music, comedy shows and Dance performance .
New Zealand Parliament House The complex is one of the most attractive tourist attractions here, and it is open to the public every day, providing visitors with free explanations and Tours. The Parliament Building complex is located in the heart of Wellington, a short walk from here National archives St Paul's Cathedral and the former Government Building (the second largest wooden building in the world).
The main attractions are: Parliament House, Government House, Tomble Library, Botanic Gardens, Old St Paul's Church , Dominican Museum, National Gallery, Mount Victoria, Wellington Zoo, etc.
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If you want to leave the city and travel to the countryside, you can easily achieve your wish. Visitors can take a cable car from Lamberton Pier and quickly reach the 26-hectare botanical garden, which is full of exotic flowers and plants. In the botanical garden, there are many tree-lined paths full of native plants, and it is pleasant to walk through them amid the flowers.
Wellington city near Wairarapa, Marlborough and Nelson And other areas have beautiful countryside, charming beaches, well-developed national parks, Grapes plantation , and facilities refined the Country inn and Family hotel , so that people who return to nature can fulfill their wishes.
Wellington has spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the past decade New Zealand dollar Carry out seaside development. Important monuments have been carefully decorated and become lively Seaside restaurant Some of the buildings, such as the Shed 5 restaurant and Dockside restaurant, have retained their original exterior and main structure, and the interior has been converted into apartments and the Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Public places and footpath After greening, visitors walk on the water side, you can feel the beauty of the harbour. There is a footbridge that leads from the city to the sea, decorated with works by local artists, and another bridge that has just been completed, adding a great view of the sea.

Sister city

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Wellington and China Xiamen City He was married in 1987 Sister city ; Wellington in 1993 with Japan Sakai Become sister cities; 10 May 2006 Beijing A sister city with Wellington. Wellington and China, 22 July 2011 Tianjin Become sister cities. [4]

Cultural characteristics

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Nine per cent of Wellington residents Maori Most of the rest are Britain and Ireland The descendants of immigrants. English is spoken in New Zealand and Maori speak Maori. The majority of residents believe in Catholicism And Christianity Protestantism .
Wellington is the national political, industrial and financial center of New Zealand. Port Nicholson in Wellington is the second largest port in the country after Auckland, the port is 5 km wide, 20 km long, the narrowest point of the channel entrance is 1097 meters, the water depth is 11 meters. The port area covers 83 square kilometers, Anchorage ground Good. Can berth a 10,000-ton ship. The city of Port Nicholson docklands And the suburban docklands. In the city's docklands, there are the Queen's Pier, King's Pier, Ocean Passenger Pier and Railway and highway Ferry terminal and other more than 10 terminals; There are Burnham Pier, Miramar Pier and Howard Point Pier on the outskirts of the city. Port Nicholson cargo Handling capacity Up to 7 million tons. The main mode of transport in Wellington is the private car. Convenient transportation in the city, Local telephone Advanced service.
Wellington is also the centre of the country's film industry. Peter Jackson filmed Lord of the Ring "Was filmed in the Wellington area. Wellington has so many cafes that it has more cafes per capita than New York. There are also countless high-profile events and cultural festivals in Wellington, including New Zealand, which takes place every two years International art festival , the annual International Jazz Festival, etc.
Wellington is Pacific A famous tourist destination. The ancient buildings preserved in the city are the government building built in 1876, which is South Pacific The grandest Timber construction One of them is the magnificent Paul Cathedral built in 1866 and the Municipal hall built in 1904. celebrated War memorial Built in 1932, it's inside glockenspiel There are 49 bells on the clock engraved with the First World War New Zealander The name of the battlefield.
Southwest of Wellington city there are beautiful scenery Mount Victoria On the hillside is preserved the office used by Seton, the prime minister from 1893-1906. Seton had against New Zealand Political legislation He had an important impact, making New Zealand the first woman in the world to have sex Right to vote Of the country. Near Mount Victoria is the monument Island of British navigator Cook, who arrived in New Zealand five times between 1769 and 1777. The Kaingaro National Man-made Forest, north of Mount Victoria, covers 150,000 hectares and stretches for more than 100 kilometres, making it one of the world's largest man-made forests.
Wellington Zoo Famous for its unique exotic animals, the park treasures New Zealand National bird kiwi kiwi . This bird has no wings, no tail, a long beak, and a strange and interesting image. There is also a fruit in New Zealand known as" kiwi Named after the macaque monkey peach introduced from southern China at the beginning of the century, Kiwi fruit ). This fruit has been carefully cultivated and improved by the people of New Zealand, and has become New Zealand's most important export fruit International market It enjoys a high reputation.
Wellington has many volcanic parks in the park Boiling spring , Boiling mud pond , fumarole Such geothermal landscape has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. The famous James Cook Hotel has a telephone, refrigerator, air conditioning and television in every room. Some of Wellington's hotels offer hunting, fishing, boat trips, helicopter Travel, Cross-country cycling , carving, glassblowing And a variety of sports and recreational activities.
The Wellington region, like the rest of New Zealand, has a complete set of Education system It includes primary schools, secondary schools, vocational schools, teachers' colleges and universities. Don't Young married woman The woman is completing coercion Education Act After 10 years of study, participate in work, get married and have children, stay until their children grow up, and enter vocational school to study, so the adult education and occupation of Wellington City Technical education Very well developed. Wellington has the largest library in the country, the Alexander Turnbull Library, which can serve 5,000 patrons a day. Wellington's famous Victoria University, not only Subject category Complete, the library and experimental facilities are complete, but also has many research institutes, there are from each year Five continents International students from all over the world study here.
Ropes have been installed in parts of downtown Wellington so that people can rely on them to stay steady in high winds. Most residential in the suburbs, most of the residential front yard backyard, small and exquisite, colorful wooden structure bungalows shade the mountains in the shade. The main streets of the city are lined with tall buildings, wide streets, prosperous markets, and a high level of modernization. It's a dizzying array of shops and advertisements, but if you look closely, the city still vividly reflects what New Zealand is all about Animal husbandry The inherent characteristics of the country: a wide range of dairy products, variety, everywhere available for sale; On the slopes, plains and beaches of the outskirts of the city, herds of cattle and sheep can be seen wandering leisurely everywhere. The wind blows the grass low to see cattle and sheep The artistic conception of "; The ports and docks are filled with meat, dairy products, wool, etc., waiting to be shipped.

Educational facilities

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Victoria University of Wellington It's Wellington. The oldest university The main part of its campus is in the city on the hill, and there are also two campuses in the city. At the beginning of its establishment, it Be regarded as Universities of New Zealand One of the colleges.
The University of New Zealand was dissolved in 1961.
Massey University also has a campus in Wellington. University of Otago There is also a small section in Wellington. Wellington Medicine and Health sciences The school is a department of the university.
Wellington Institute of Technology Established in 1904, Wellington Institute of Technology offers students a comprehensive range of professional courses. These courses are practical Occupational requirement At the same time, it can guide students to obtain formal diplomas. The total number of students is now 12,000. Be from Asia , Europe , South America and Pacific region the Overseas student That's 6 percent of the total student body. The school offers specialized courses in the following areas: English studies, business studies, communication studies, design studies, engineering, health sciences, natural sciences, hospitality, tourist services, tourism, information technology and tourism nursing .

Urban architecture

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It was built in 1876 Old government building It is a 4-story wooden shelter, which is said to be the largest wooden building in the world.
The magnificent St. Paul's Church, built in 1866, is also made of wood;
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Municipal building Built in 1904, it was once the site of the 63-meter-high bell tower; There is also the most complete library and built in 1897 Victoria University of Wellington Let's wait.
War memorial There are 49 commemorative bells, each bearing the name of a battlefield in the First World War. southwestern Mount Victoria It is a famous scenic spot. On the slopes are the earliest in England settler The Wickfield residence and the National Parliamentary Library Building, which houses the office of Seton, who served as Prime Minister from 1893-1906. Seton has been critical of New Zealand's politics, Legislative system Had an important impact, he made New Zealand the first woman to have Right to vote Of the country. Near Seton's office is a monument to British navigator Cook.
The New Zealand Te Papa Museum, completed in 1998, is a museum by the sea, which is different from other museums, costing S $300 million to build, the museum uses advanced technology and lively and interesting methods to showcase the unique geography, culture and history of the western half of New Zealand.

Related diet

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Wellington cuisine
Wellington's diet was long steak , crisps , cabbage, pasty , occupied by fish and bacon. sameness Roast meat and poach Vegetables, as well as after meals Pudding Is a staple in pubs and villages. But the characteristics of the country of immigration have also given New Zealand's diet a new twist. Asia And the spices and cooking skills brought by immigrants from all over the world have now allowed Wellington Cooking to incorporate cooking techniques from other countries to create dishes that use locally prepared foods. In the past, only the food prepared by Wellington's English ancestors, and the English and French dishes expertly prepared by professional chefs, were considered Wellington cuisine. Today, restaurants of all kinds are flourishing and family snacks are multiplying. Compared to more traditional Meat pie taco, fish and chips are also on the menu. kebab and Italian pizza . In Wellington Central city There are many new restaurants, bistros, and coffee shops that offer an enticing variety of world cuisine. From greasy foods to SASHIMI ( Sashimi ), everything. Tap water in every hotel in Wellington is drinkable and there is no problem. Because Wellington's tap water is treated and drinkable. There's no endemic disease, and Medical equipment Perfect.
Wellingtonian Indigenous people The Maori people have maintained their dietary traditions throughout their long history. Featured Maori dishes include Freshwater eel , Mutton Bird (small black petrels, taste fishy ) and seafood such as PIPI, TUATUA shellfish and KINA (spiny Sea urchin ). The famous HANGI is a mixture of meat, seafood and vegetables (including crops) tuber KUMARA), placed on hot stones in an earth oven. Like many Polynesian foods, it's carbohydrate Very high content.
Wellington is distinguished by its abundance of sheep. Lamb meat Delicious, from roast lamb or lamb steak is the best, beef It tastes just as good. New Zealand's fish is plentiful and delicious, crustacea Such as lobster , prawn , abalone tuatua and toheroa are also beautiful in quantity and quality.
Winemaking industry Now growing substantially, New Zealand is cool Marine climate With its summer rainfall produces a light, elegant Fruit wine Very good White wine . From Wellington beer Sales are also famous in the world. Wellington has many domestic and foreign beers with Denmark Ranked in the same league as German beer, Wellington beer has regained its reputation as a great wine to accompany meals.

Urban traffic

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Wellington International Airport It is located in the suburb of Longetai, about 8 km southeast of the centre of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.
Wellington International Airport
Have a return trip Australia Four destinations - Brisbane , Gold Coast , Sydney and Melbourne and Fiji Between international flights.
Air New Zealand The airline, Qantas Airways, Fiordland Airlines, Destination Air and West Coast Airlines operate domestic flights.

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Be domestic Political center And an important commercial center, also to the north and South Islands Transportation hub . Wellington has a rich cultural atmosphere, bringing together domestic art, fashion, food and beverage nightlife The essence of culture, full of Western-style bars, cafes and street performers. except Cook Strait In addition to the stunning scenery, wooden architecture is a major feature of Wellington, with colorful wooden bungalows set in the shade of the mountains. The main streets of the city are lined with tall buildings. 48 km of waterfront drive north from the centre of the Bush to Piton; To the west, there is a cable car to Kelbon Park, 120 above sea level, which has a 100-step fountain.
Wellington city at night
The city is concentrated on one side of the harbour, but its space is so small that many workers have to live in two narrow north-facing valleys between the cliffs, one along the Hart Valley and the other along the SH1 state highway, from Tawa (Tawa) to Porlrua.
Lambton Quay, the city's main commercial street, runs almost parallel to the winding coastline (which it used to be). The city centre starts at the railway station north of Langton Quay and extends south-east to Cambrldge Tce Slope Street and Kent Tee Slope Street. Thomdon, just north of the city centre, is full of historic sites and is home to embassies.
The waterfront areas along Jervois Pier, Cable St and OrientatRd are active for public welfare Te Papa National Museum, New Zealand , newly built Waitangi Waitangi Park, and a man-made beach. QueensWharf has been restored, with restaurants, museums and galleries. The Eastern Avenue is Wellington's most important waterfront thoroughfare. Cuba St, Courtenay Pl, Manners St, Willis St and Queen's Quay, plus Langton Quay, are the city's most vibrant places to eat, drink and shop. The airport is in the southeast of the city, 8 km from the city center.

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Summer - December to February
Summer is the best time to explore the city's beautiful harbor. A scheduled ferry service operates between this city and the coastal seaside town of Eastbourne, where you can discover art gallery , outdoor cafes and scenic coastal paths. Days Bay is an ideal beach for swimming. You can also enjoy it on the small island of Matiu/Sam in the harbour picnic Where you can see the local tuatara And the little blue penguin and so on Wild animal .
Festival Activities:
Fringe 08
February 8 - March 2
New Zealand International Arts Festival
February 22 - March 16
Autumn - March to May
In the autumn months, Killer whale and Dolphin Frequent the coast and harbour of Wellington. There are a number of ways to see them: observe from the city's waterfront, take a boat to Eastbourne or take a day trip through Cook Strait reach Picton . If you have sailing skills, take advantage of the beautiful and sunny weather and charter a boat Travel bar .
Festival Activities:
FIFA Com- Unity Roadshow - Wellington
March 5th - March 6th
ROCK2WGTN
March 22 - March 23
SummerSet
On March 22nd
Vodafone Homegrown
April 26th
LA BOHEME
May 10 - May 17
Winter - June to August
Downtown Wellington offers a warm escape from winter. Numerous hotels, bars, cafes and galleries offer comfortable places to escape Natural environment . Winter is a time to visit the city's galleries and museum At its best. Be sure to visit Te Papa National Museum, New Zealand , Wellington City and Sea Museum And the Wellington City Museum. Or go to the Pataka Museum in Prieroi and Niederhart The Doss Museum.
Festival Activities:
Scotland the Brave
July 12th
Women's Lifestyle Expo
August 9 - August 10
Spring - September to November
Sunny spring days are spent riding at the top of the local Macrow Jungle Mountain bike The best time to either take your car to Hart Valley, along one of the many rivers or Through the mountains Route riding. vernal NZ That means Christmas isn't far away - just look at New Zealand's iconic Christmas tree. In the Wellington area along the streets or along the coast, you can see its distinctive bright color Safflower flower .
Festival Activities:
Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation
October 25 - September 24
Taonga MataOra - Experience New Zealand's Cultural Spirit at Te Papa
October 3rd - March 26th

Scenic spot

The most beautiful view in Wellington
Limtaka Forest Park , Queen's Pier, spectacular architecture - Old government House , Kapiti Island Kapiti Island Nature Reserve, Wellington Botanic Gardens
Explore the city
Wellington is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Located between the city and the Eastern Bay, the pier is a popular entertainment place for locals and visitors.
Head east along Queen's Wharf bay Take a walk in the direction or swim by the golden beach. Try sea kayaking, Roller skating And rock climbing. You can also be on the dock A Coffee Shop Enjoy a meal in a restaurant or bar.
Magnificent architecture - old and new
The Majestic Centre was built in 1991 and is the tallest building in Wellington. Whether old or not St Paul's Cathedral , Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, Antrin House, Songdong old area or old Government building -- The southern Hemisphere The largest wooden buildings all reflect the theme of wooden architecture.
Victorian Gothic Parliamentary library , Eduard epochal neoclassicism The Capitol and the 1960s "Beehive" building -- vs Parliament house Administrative buildings connected to the complex.
The museum was built in 1998 and was founded by then-Dr Prime Ministers of New Zealand Officially unveiled by Jenny Shipley, it is the best interactive museum in the world, and Te Papa is Maori It means a precious container, which is well filled with many precious Historical remains It is like a window to learn about New Zealand's history and culture. Here, visitors can see New Zealand's natural environment, as well as flora and fauna, Marine geology overview. There are also many photographs that truly recreate the Maori and European development of New Zealand.
Wellington beehive (The Beehive)
It is the Parliament Building of New Zealand, which is located at the intersection of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay in Wellington, and the name Beehive comes from the appearance of the building, because the building is similar to beehive Particularly similar, it was designed by the British architect Buzz Spence, and it is said that Mr. Buzz's original inspiration for the painting was in one napkin Up. The hive is 72 meters high and has 14 floors, 10 above ground and four below ground. Its wall panels are Stainless steel wire mesh , ceiling It's translucent glass, and the Virtualtourist website once named it the ugliest in the world Top ten buildings among
Summation of peaks Mountain bike
Take the cable car from Pier Street to the Botanical Gardens. The Arboretum covers 26 acres with thematic gardens, native bush and lawns. Then visit Songdong, New Zealand's oldest village. Or enjoy panoramic views of Wellington City, the harbour and the harbour from Mount Victoria Cook Strait .

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Other towns near Wellington by car:
Niederhart (Lower Hutt) (14 minutes)
Porirua (Porirua) (17 minutes)
Upper Hart (Upper Hutt) (28 minutes)
Other towns near Wellington by train:
Lower Hutt
Parapalaumu (Paraparaumu)
Other towns near Wellington by air:
Branim (Blenheim)
Nelson (Nelson)
Palmerston North (Palmerston North)

World record

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The southernmost capital of the world: Wellington District It is the third most populous residential area in New Zealand, accounting for 11.3% of New Zealand's population. Located on the southernmost tip of the North Island, South latitude 41°17 '. ( Guinness World Records )

Honor received

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In April 2020, it was selected into the "2020 Global Summer City List". [5]