Wellington’s allure lies in its combination of big city attractions such as restaurants, shopping and its world-renowned museum Te Papa, and the stunning natural attractions in its midst. From the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to four outstanding Botanic Gardens and a rugged and mystifying South Coast, Wellington provides a stunning overview of New Zealand’s natural beauty.
New Zealand’s history and culture is told better in no other place than Wellington. Te Papa, Wellington Museum of City and Sea, and Wellington’s inner-city suburb Thorndon provide a day of non-stop uniquely kiwi, cultural, social and historic experiences. Thorndon is home to Parliament and the Government Buildings (the second largest wooden buildings in the world), Old St Paul’s Church (made entirely of wood, nails and all), the birthplace of Katherine Mansfield (New Zealand’s most famous writer) and the Treaty of Waitangi.
