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Wellington New Zealand |
Courtenay Place is the centre of local theatrical activity and the favoured destination for those seeking entertainment into the small hours. Restaurants, cafes, wine bars and pubs line both sides of this long, wide strip. A good spread of ethnic tastes is evident in their many and varied menus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
For the young urban dweller, Cuba Street and Manners Mall are the locations of choice in which to see and be seen. Street theatre and busking are common, especially during the Fringe Festival and the Wellington Festival of the Arts. This area also boasts innovative sculptures and water features that impart a colourful sense of creativity. Contributing further to this vibrant atmosphere is the phenomenal concentration of cafes on Cuba Street-there is something to suit most moods and palates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
Just across the water from the city centre lies the pleasant waterside settlement of Eastbourne--it is only a short crossing by ferry. Days Bay is a popular destination for families and sun seekers in summer. This area is also conveniently located near several excellent reserves and walking areas including Butterfly Creek and the Pencarrow Lighthouse. The unrestricted views from the lighthouse across Wellington City and the harbour entrance are truly magnificent. As home to the New Zealand government, Wellington offers a delightful mix of tradition and modernity. Visitors will enjoy discovering its treasures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
The northern suburbs of Wellington are a rich expanse of parks and pristine bay views. Hiking along the 16-kilometre Northern Walkway is a delightful way to spend an afternoon, and it will take you from Johnsonville to the Botanical Gardens in Thorndon through lush greenery and vistas of the sea to the west. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
The city's hilly terrain, unfamiliar to the original surveyors, has resulted in some eccentric yet delightful streetscapes. Keep an eye out for footpaths that are, in fact, narrow, winding streets, and for private cable cars that provide access to some of the more remote hilltop homes. The Southern Walkway rambles through the bush to emerge at the top of Mt. Victoria for spectacular 360-degree views of the city. At its foot, tree-lined streets frame the pleasant inner-city suburbs of Mt. Victoria and Oriental Bay. Several excellent guesthouses can be found here including Dunrobin House, as can some of the finest restaurants that are subtly located in nooks and crannies throughout the area. Try the Roxburgh Bistro, Menton, or for something a little different Theo's Greek Taverna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
The southern suburbs are home to Wellington's main destinations for the animal-loving (or kid-toting) crowd. With both the Wellington Zoo and the Island Bay Marine Education Centre, there's no shortage of sights that will enlighten and entertain with the antics and habits of the animal kingdom. The Colonial Cottage Museum is another exciting place to learn, in this case about the history of Wellington and what life was like in its early days as a settlement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
For the sophisticated shopper, Wellington's so-called Golden Mile shopping district provides endless opportunities for spending. The entire length of Lambton Quay and the Willis Street area is home to a number of shopping malls. Some of the more popular ones include Lambton Square, Capital on the Quay, the BNZ Centre and the tasteful Old Bank Arcade. You will find Wellington's answer to Harrod's, Kirkcaldie & Stains, on Lambton Quay as well. There are plenty of eating options here too, including the always crowded Caffe Astoria and Paris. Watch out for the suit brigade as you pound the pavements, particularly between noon and 2pm when the surrounding office blocks, affectionately known as Wellington's filing cabinets, empty their drawers for lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
A quaint mix of old and new characterises this up-market inner-city suburb. One of the oldest areas of the city, it was divided by a motorway extension in the 1970s that ripped through the middle of the Bolton Street Cemetery. Although the motorway has changed the landscape, the colonial charm of Thordon survives in the narrow backstreets that can be explored on foot. Ascot Street and Sydney Street West are two streets that provide the finest examples of colonial cottages but there are numerous other architectural gems to be found along the main suburban axis, Tinakori Road. Historic Thorndon is rich in architectural and cultural attractions. Katherine Mansfield's Birthplace can be visited on Tinakori Road and the magnificent Old St Paul's should not be missed. Do not confuse it with its newer and larger neighbour, St. Paul's Cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wellington New Zealand |
This western region is another bastion of nature and wildlife, home to panoramic views of the coast stretching out along bay after bay and numerous walkways that make for great (and not too hardcore) hiking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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