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Wellington, New Zealand

Spanning a harbour of stunning natural beauty, bush-clad hills define Wellington's boundaries. This cosmopolitan university city, cultural and political capital, hums with energy and offers a colourful nightlife, historic charm and an eventful calendar.
 

Confined by the boundaries of hills and harbour, Wellington is a compact city with a streetscape ideally suited to a pleasant day’s exploration. All of the city’s attractions can be reached on foot within the central city confines though there... [ more ]

According to Maori legend, Wellington was first discovered in the 10th century by the great Polynesian explorer Kupe and he named the area Te Whanganui a Tara—the Great Harbour of Tara—after his son. To this day the spectacular natural harbour... [ more ]
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