Snapshot
- Wellington is the nation’s Capital and the political headquarters for the country
- Wellington is also home to the interactive Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, numerous art galleries and national treasures such as the original Treaty of Waitangi document and writer Katherine Mansfield’s birthplace. The performing arts, including the national ballet and symphony orchestra are also based in Wellington which has a diverse range of cafes and restaurants supporting the city’s vibrant nightlife
- Wellington is a compact city nestled between an expansive harbour and bush-clad hills. The downtown area is ideal for walking around with all shopping, cafes, transport, accommodation and attractions close to each other
- North of Wellington on State Highway 1 are Porirua City and the Kapiti Coast. Off the coast is the renowned bird sanctuary, Kapiti Island
- Just north of Wellington city is the Hutt Valley, providing a multitude of outdoor experiences: bush and coastal walks, 4WD tours, golf, mountain bike riding and fishing
Key Centres
- Wellington, capital of New Zealand
- Porirua, a major retail centre 20 minutes north of Wellington city
- Lower Hutt, across the harbour from Wellington city
- Upper Hutt, at the base of the Rimutaka hills
- Kapiti Coast, a lifestyle area 40 minutes north of Wellington city
Climate
Mean daily temperatures - degrees Centigrade/Fahrenheit
Wellington:
| HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
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HIGH |
LOW |
Summer
(Dec-Feb) |
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Autumn
(Mar-May) |
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Winter
(Jun-Aug) |
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Spring
(Sep-Nov) |
| 20/68 |
13/55 |
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17/63 |
10/50 |
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12/54 |
7/45 |
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15/59 |
9/48 |
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