Wellington

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“Windy” Wellington has a long-standing cafe culture, and more recently a wider culinary excellence is prominent here, which makes wandering the quirky Cuba Street or the waterfront from the Railway Station to Oriental Bay a pleasure when great refreshment is just around the corner. In terms of culture look no further than the world-leading Te Papa (Our Place) museum, where ever-changing exhibitions cover all aspects of New Zealand life, past and present, bicultural, and cleverly portrayed. There are excellent tours to be had, such as the nation’s parliament or the Weta Workshop visual effects studio (Lord of the Rings). For stunning views and the Botanic Garden ride the historic cable car from Lambton Quay to Cable Car Lookout.