It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here are six must-see sites in Wellington, New Zealand.
A popular attraction, Wellington Cable Car runs between Lambton Quay (the city’s main shopping street) and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills. The route ventures nearly 400 feet into the sky across nearly 2,000 feet. A museum accompanies the cable car, delving into the history of the transportation. © Roussien | Dreamstime.com
Fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit will want to make for Weta Cave. Here, you’ll find exhibits of probs from the films, as well as studio souvenirs and even hobbit feet. Tours are also available. © Rusel1981 | Dreamstime.com
Walk through a protected native forest, rose garden, sculptures and seasonal displays at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā. Other features of the garden include an herb garden, Australian garden and Treehouse visitor center. You can even reach the garden via Wellington Cable Car. © Dudlajzov | Dreamstime.com
There are several great places around Wellington to spot fur seals. Red Rocks Reserve, 30 minutes from the city, is home to a fur seal colony, as well as walkways to take in the coastline. © Bearmagic | Dreamstime.com
Looming 75 feet above sea level, Castle Point Lighthouse is the North Island’s tallest lighthouse and one of just two left in New Zealand still lit by its original rotating Fresnel lens. Admire the lighthouse from nearby Castlepoint beach. © Mumemories | Dreamstime.com
Indulge in some retail therapy, as well as some tasty restaurants, cafés, music venues, bookshops and record shops at Cuba Street, known as Wellington’s cultural center, with many architectural styles (think a combination of Edwardian, Art Deco and weatherboard) and a laidback vibe you’ll find nowhere else. © Dudlajzov | Dreamstime.com
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