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Reflections of the Wellington waterfront. © Bernd Hildebrandt
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Get up close with the native avian wonders of Kāpiti Island
Kāpiti Island is one of the few easily accessible offshore nature reserves in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Ride the remarkable Remutaka Cycle Trail
Beginning at Petone at the head of Wellington Harbour, the Remutaka Cycle Trail encompasses all the best bits of the Wellington and Wairarapa landscapes. Read the story . . .
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Explore wild and windy coastline on the Mākara Walkway
Take in vast views past wind turbines and up to Kāpiti and Mana Islands on this coastal walk just outside Wellington City. Read the story . . .
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Complete the Wellington Craft Beer Capital Trail
With more malts, hops and mash than you can shake a stick at, Wellington is undeniably the capital city of craft beer. Read the story . . .
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Gardens Magic: live and luminous in Wellington
There’s nothing quite like listening to live music under stars and fairy lights on a warm summer evening. Read the story . . .
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Fish n' chips and L&P on the beach
From Ahipara to Ahuriri; Mangonui to the Mount; Paihia to Piha – New Zealand is spoilt for spots to enjoy fish and chips by the sea. Read the story . . .
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Urban explorer: Ghuznee Street
Ghuznee Street has morphed into a republic of cool. There are cafés, hip clothing stores, craft beer and street art – it doesn’t get more Wellington than this. Read the story . . .
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Ten great places to explore in Wellington
From hilltop vistas to intriguing islands, urban laneways, a fascinating planetarium and a truly artistic drinking fountain – there is so much to discover in and around Wellington City. Read the story . . .
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Go behind the scenes at Weta Workshop
Weta Workshop is world-famous, but in Wellington, you can have your own hands-on experience of cinematic craft. Read the story . . .
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Matiu / Somes Island: New Zealand’s Alcatraz
Visit the intriguing Matiu/Somes island in the middle of Wellington Harbour. Read the story . . .
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Find Wellington’s largest fur seal colony at Turakirae Head
Wellington’s Turakirae Head at the southern end of the Remutaka Range is a unique habitat for native birds, reptiles and most notably kekeno, or New Zealand fur seals. Read the story . . .
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Eat and drink your way around Wellington City
With a stellar collection of superb cafés and restaurants, most within easy walking distance, plus an abundance of boutique brew bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Wellington. Read the story . . .
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