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The Best Things to Do in Wellington, New Zealand
17.08.2023 - 17:59 / cntraveler.com
It's a city that's famously blustery, hilly, and wet—but a common refrain among Wellingtonians is that you can’t beat Wellington on a good day. And they have a point: New Zealand’s compact capital is a picturesque city, curled around a sparkling harbor notched into the very bottom of the North Island. Emerald hills rise around the center, and bright, weatherboard villas spill down their steep slopes to meet the waterfront.
Wellington is more than just the politically appointed capital—it prides itself on being New Zealand’s cultural, coffee, and craft-beer capital as well. With the arrival of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the city's participation in co-hosting the games, Wellington is once again proving it can hold its own among the world’s coolest cities. Here are the local haunts and creative hangouts to explore in verdant, multicultural Wellington.
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A Victorian lake tower in Zealandia's fenced wildlife sanctuary, wedged into a hillside not far from central Wellington home to rare birds like nocturnal kiwi.
The Wellington cable car has climbed Kelburn hillside since 1902, tackling 120 meters in five minutes. Visitors can catch the cable car from Lambton Quay shopping district.
Compressed between the mountains and sea, Wellington is easily explored on foot. Start your day like Wellingtonians do—with caffeine. If you’re not in a rush, pull up a stool in Pour and Twist, the only fully manual coffee brew bar in New Zealand. There’s no hissing espresso machine in here; the owners are just as enthusiastic about sharing the craft of hand brewed coffee as they are serving it and are happy to demonstrate different brew methods. For a faster caffeine fix, head to nearby Customs Coffee and pair a creamy flat white with one of Wellington’s famous cheese scones.
Go for a stroll down Cuba Street, the bohemian heart of Wellington. On this eclectic strip, you can browse vintage shops like Ziggurat, and Hunters and Collectors, or look for new vinyl at independent record stores. Don’t forget to look out for the clanking bucket fountain, an icon of the city. From Cuba Street, it’s only a short walk to one of Wellington’s star attractions—the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has pride of place on the waterfront. New Zealand’s national museum houses exhibits on Māori and Pacific history. Inside you can hear stories that celebrate the heritage of Māori people, and learn about the Moriori people who inhabit the Chatham Islands. There are also stunning collections of artworks like the exhibit from the Mataaho Collective, four Māori women who
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