Positively Wellington

Wellington is the perfect place to spend a long weekend. Nestled between a harbour and rolling green hills it offers a great balance of the nature New Zealand is famous for and the city experience we are becoming famous for.

Have a love affair with Wellington...

Wellington has incredible shopping, professional theatre and an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants - all within earshot of untouched nature spots.

	The Karori Sanctuary, only 3 kms from central Wellington, is home to wildlife and native plants.
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The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, where endangered native birds are being re-introduced into 252 hectares of regenerating forest, is one of the city's natural treasures.

Wellington's rugged South Coast is another, best visited with Seal Coast Safari which takes 4WD trips along the Coast to see the New Zealand fur seal colony. One of the most beautiful views of Wellington is from the Botanic Gardens - only a five minute ride from Downtown aboard the historic Cable Car. From there, Te Papa, can be seen sitting on Wellington's magnificent waterfront. New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa tells the fascinating story of New Zealand and her people.

Arts and Culture

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Wellington has many other cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy. Discover traditional and contemporary Maori culture in Wellington with musicals, exhibitions, comprehensive guided tours, kapa haka (Maori performing arts), and art works to mention a few. Visit the city of Wellington for an interactive and unique cultural experience.

Wine and Food

	Alfresco dining at Shed 5, Queens Warf, Wellington.
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The chic wine village of Martinborough, in the Wairarapa, is only an hour north of Wellington. Famous for its Pinot Noir and fine cuisine, Martinborough is a perfect day trip from Wellington. The wineries of Marlborough are just as famous for their award-winning Sauvignon Blanc as they are for their stunning scenery and beautiful seafood. Travel to the wineries of Marlborough from Wellington onboard the Interislander.

Fantastic restaurants, bars and cafes will see the best produce of the surrounding regions brought right to your table. Incorporated into the local produce are local and international flavours. With international standards provided in many of the 300 hundred cafes and restaurants located throughout Wellington, diners are spoilt for choice. There are also many bars, nightclubs and pubs within close vicinity of each other that display the distinct character of the Wellington city catering for all genres of musical tastes.

Or just sit back and enjoy Wellington, the culinary capital: www.wellingtonnz.com