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10 best places in Wellington
Wellington is a compact, windswept and wonderfully creative capital squeezed between hills and harbor, home to the country's best coffee culture and world-class film studios.
Te Papa Tongarewa
New Zealand's national museum, with interactive halls on Maori culture, earthquakes and nature — and free entry.
Wellington Cable Car
A retro funicular running from downtown up to the botanic garden with sweeping harbor views.
Botanic Garden
A sprawling hillside garden with a rose collection, giant redwoods and views over the whole city.
Cuba Street
A bohemian pedestrian strip lined with vintage shops, street art and the city's best cafés.
Weta Workshop
The legendary effects studio behind The Lord of the Rings, offering behind-the-scenes film tours.
Zealandia
A fenced eco-sanctuary within city limits where kiwi and other endangered birds have been brought back from the brink.
Wellington Waterfront
A promenade lined with sculptures, walkways and views of yachts bobbing in the harbor.
Fidel's Cafe
An iconic Cuba Street coffeehouse with a revolutionary spirit and one of the city's best flat whites.
Ortega Fish Shack
A beloved seafood restaurant with a Spanish twist, serving the freshest catch from the Tasman Sea.
Wellington City Market
A Sunday waterfront farmers' market with local produce, cheese and street food.
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