Section One Wellington
Wellington
In Wellington visitors can indulge their passion for all things gourmet, as well as satisfy their hunger for creativity and knowledge. Fine food, wine, galleries and museums compete for visitors’ attention. Wellington city is compact with all the main attractions and hundreds of restaurants and cafes in close proximity - all easily accessible by foot. Public gardens and nature reserves are all within the city’s boundary.
Wairarapa’s wine region and quaint historic villages are only an hour and a half from downtown Wellington.
Key selling points
- A compact city with a downtown area ideal for walking around.
- Close to nature.
- Art galleries, performing arts and culture, and numerous national treasures are plentiful.
- Diverse range of cafes and restaurants supporting the city’s vibrant nightlife.
- Production centre and film sites of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
- Kapiti Island: north of Wellington a renowned bird sanctuary.
Key centres
- Wellington is New Zealand’s capital and the political headquarters for the country.
- Kapiti Coast, a lifestyle area 40 minutes north of Wellington city.
Climate
Mean daily temperatures - degrees Centigrade/Fahrenheit
Wellington:
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HIGH | LOW |
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HIGH | LOW |
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HIGH | LOW |
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Autumn
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Winter
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Spring
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| 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 |





