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If
you're visiting Wellington, your first stop should be the
information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information
that you need to get the most out of your trip.
i-SITES are New
Zealand's official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them
throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information
centres in most towns and even in small settlements.
The friendly
staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan
tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the
difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up
maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also
sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.
Wellington: Set on the shores of the lower North Island, Wellington was chosen as the capital of New Zealand due to its central location. Bordered by the Rimutaka Range to the east, the Tararuas to the north and Cook Strait to the south and west, Wellington is a cosy city offering visitors an abundance of activities to enjoy. For diversity, entertainment and just sheer fun, Wellington is one place where you will never be bored. Take a trip through the national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, which has hundreds of permanent exhibits, as well as visiting exhibitions. Visit Parliament buildings, and the debating chamber when it is in session - hear politicians discuss issues of the day. Art galleries, golf courses, historic buildings, race courses, live theatre, sporting venues, entertainment complexes, opera, botanic gardens, a wildlife sanctuary, a zoo, shopping centres, designer shops and cultural shows can all be found in this compact, busy metropolis. If you are feeling energetic, take a walk up Mt Victoria. It offers excellent views of the city, Wellington harbour and Cook Strait, which separates the North Island from the South Island. On clear days you can see the South Island.
There is a large array of restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs and fast food outlets - from top quality international cuisine, through to cheap ethnic food or fish and chips on the beach.
