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Wellington, New Zealand - courtesy PhillipC - CC-BY

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and the country’s third largest city.

Wellington has a long history. Maori legends date back as far as 950 AD when Kupe first discovered Wellington. In the 1840s European settlers started to arrive and colonise the region. The capital was moved from Auckland to Wellington in 1865.

Wellington’s attraction is that it has a vibrant inner city combined with New Zealand scenery. It is surrounded by hills, rugged coastline and a beautiful harbor. The central city of Wellington is the place to see performing arts such as ballet, theater and musical performances. Local cuisine is sophisticated and inventive with an abundance of excellent cafes and restaurants in walking distance of all the major hotels. The waterfront has been transformed into a promenade with shops, restaurants, activities and nice landscaping making it a real draw for visitors and locals alike. Everywhere you go, the sounds and smell of the ocean are present, and green hills wrap you in an embrace.

It would be difficult to imagine a more shopping friendly city than Wellington. The city has a wide variety of stores, conveniently located in shopping arcades, underground malls and clusters of shops scattered throughout.

Wellington is a safe city and a great place for walking.

Wellington’s climate is mild, with plenty of wind. The average temperature in January and February (the two hottest months) is 61°F (16°C) and in July, the coldest month, the average temperature is 47°F (8°C).

Wellington is served by Wellington International Airport.  Public transportation is buses, trolleybuses, trains, ferries and a funicular (the Wellington Cable Car).

Wellington population is 381,900 (2008).

64 is the international calling code for New Zealand
4 is the area code for Wellington

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