Wellington, New Zealand Travel Guide

Wellington City

Scenic spot introduction:

Wellington (English: Wellington Maori: Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Pōneke, Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui) is the capital and second largest city of New Zealand. It is located at the southern end of New Zealand's North Island, with a population of approximately 363,000 (2003 data). Wellington has a beautiful urban landscape and excellent environmental protection in and around the city. It once ranked 12th among livable cities in the world (4th among English-speaking cities in 2007). Many artists live or work here, as well as many art cafes and lively nightlife.

Attractions distribution:

Wellington, the southernmost capital in the world, is New Zealand's most vibrant city and the best entertainment place for New Zealanders to relax on weekends. The honeycomb-shaped Parliament Building is breathtaking; the materials on Magellan's world travels and the original manuscript of the Treaty of Waitanc in the Tumble Library make people unable to help but trace back history; the sacred and elegant atmosphere of the Old St. Paul's Church, and the Cook in the Dominion Museum The captain's relics and the different cultures displayed in the Maori Cultural Center make Wellington more intellectual...

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, ethnic tourism, cultural tourism, historical tourism, cities, gardens, monuments, museums

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Oceania>New Zealand>Wellington City

How to get there:

Aircraft: Wellington International Airport is one of New Zealand's three major international airports, located on the Miramar Peninsula. There are currently no direct flights from mainland China to Wellington. You can transfer via Hong Kong or Australia; there are domestic flights between Wellington and Auckland and Christchurch.

It takes more than 20 minutes to take a bus or taxi from the airport to the city center. The airport also has trains and long-distance buses to Auckland, as well as a ferry to Picton on the South Island, which takes 3.5 hours. There is a shuttle bus every 20 minutes between Bunny Street near Wellington Station and the Airport Domestic Terminal Building, and the journey takes about 30 minutes.

Ferry: From many cities in New Zealand you can take a boat to Wellington Harbor or sail in Marlborough Bay.

Taxi: Taxis cannot be hailed on the street. You can wait at the taxi station or call in advance.

Bus: The frequent and efficient Stagecoach shuttle bus covers almost all suburban routes from 7 am to 11:30 pm. Most starting points are at the transfer station at Langton Quay, or at the bus terminal near Cambridge Tce. Color-coded bus route maps and timetables are very useful and can be obtained at the information center and various convenience stores in the city.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Wellington ticket prices:

Te Papa National Museum: Free

Scenic area opening hours:

Wellington Cable Car Museum: Open every day except Christmas Day, admission free.

Otari Botanical Garden: 8:00-16:00.

Parliament Building: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday to 3pm, Sunday from government affairs to 3pm, cleared every hour.

College Gallery: Free admission, 1Oam～5pm.

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Travel Guide: New Zealand Free Travel Guide for 12 Days 2018

travelling guideline:

Viewing: The best viewing platform in Wellington is located on the top of the 196-meter-high Victoria Peak (MtVictoria) east of the city center. From here, you can have an unobstructed view of the harbor and nearby areas. You can take bus No. 20 (Monday to Friday) to reach the top of the mountain.

Accommodation; living in Wellington city is much more expensive than living in surrounding cities. The prices are generally: economy – double room (with or without bathroom) price is less than $1OO; mid-range – double room (with bathroom) price $101 to $200; premium – priced over $201.

Tour route:

Two-day tour:

Day 1: Te Papa National Museum → Karori Wildlife Sanctuary;

Day 2: Mount Victoria → Wellington Botanic Gardens → Parliament House ("honeycomb").

Best time to visit:

Travel is suitable all year round, but the popular attractions or activities vary in different seasons.

Shopping recommendations:

Wellington's four main areas - Courtenay, Cuba, Willis and Lambton are all great places for shopping and entertainment in the city. The Lambton area has the best shopping supermarkets; the Willis area brings together local and national brand-name products; if you want to buy some fashion products, you can go to the Cuba District; tourists who like food and atmosphere can go to the Courtney District. There are a variety of restaurants and bars here, with plenty of choice.