Wellington Nutz and Bolts
City Name: Wellington
Where is it located?: Wellington is located at the southern tip of the North Island, on the Cook Strait.
Why do people go there?: As the capital of New Zealand, Wellington is home to an impressive number of sharp-looking museums and a decent amount of nightlife�at least on the weekends. A beautiful city with stunning views of the mountains, it can be a bit cold at times but it generally quite agreeable.
How do travelers get there?: Flights are available, but taking a ferry from the South Island or busing/training it from Auckland is more popular.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
City Code: 4
Population: 168,000
Languages: English
Attractions: National Capital, Museums, Shopping
Accommodations: Wellington Hostels, Cheap Hotel Links
Tourist Office: Corner Wakefield & Victoria Streets, Wellington, Phone: +64 48024860, Fax: +64 48024863, Postal: PO Box 11 007 Wellington, Email: bookings@WellingtonNZ.com, Website: www.WellingtonNZ.com
Off-the-beaten-path:
When to go: Like the rest of New Zealand, the best times to hit the city are during the summer, preferably avoiding the packed months of December and January.
City Specific Events: Various festivals are held almost every month in New Zealand’s capital.
How to get around?: Put on those walking shoes, and be prepared to jump on some public transport.
Good to know: Wellington, as New Zealand’s capital, has a number of government funded museums.
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