| The highlight of New Zealand's capital remains to the | | | | that dot the streets along the harbour. From home |
| beautiful Wellington Harbour. The city offers a wealth | | | | grown labels to antique clothing and other precious |
| of art and culture with a splash of bohemian in to the | | | | items can be found here. |
| mix. The quality of restaurants, bars and cafes here | | | | A cruise on the waters of the Wellington Harbour is |
| is comparable to international standards, and serves | | | | yet another exciting thing to do while in the city. A |
| up a good choice of cuisine for even the most | | | | ferry service runs at regular intervals, and also visits |
| discerning. | | | | other neighbouring islands such as Days Bay, Maitu |
| The lush greenery and stunning vistas in Wellington | | | | Somes Island, Queens Wharf, Seatoun and Petone. |
| are so captivating that world famous movie director, | | | | You may hop off at any of the islands and roam the |
| Peter Jackson filmed the trilogy of Lord of the Rings | | | | area to hop back on board again later on in the day. |
| here. A popular tourist activity includes a tour of the | | | | A walking, cycling and jogging track by the name of |
| site where the film was located. Other popular | | | | Great Harbour Way lines the coast of the harbour |
| attractions in Wellington include the Museum of New | | | | and provides magnificent views. If one were to walk |
| Zealand where the fascinating history and culture of | | | | the entire stretch it would take you anything |
| the nation can be viewed in sequence, the Wellington | | | | between 3 to 5 days, so be rest assured there is |
| Zoo, the nature reserve Zealandia, Wellington | | | | plenty of area to cover. |
| Botanical Garden, a ride on the Wellington Cable Car | | | | Looking for some Wellington hotel specials for your |
| and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery. | | | | next trip? Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay is |
| Having a meal along one of the waterfront cafe and | | | | an elegant hotel in Wellington that provides some |
| restaurants is a wonderful experience to partake in. | | | | bargain offers for both leisure and business travellers. |
| With the glimmering surface of the water in sight, | | | | Offering guests spectacular views of the harbour and |
| and a perfectly chilled white wine at hand and some | | | | a fine array of facilities and services, a pleasurable |
| fresh seafood, are all the makings of a perfect day | | | | stay in the city can be expected. |
| out. One could also find a quaint array of boutiques | | | | |