Wellington Sights and Sounds - things to see and do (lots for free)
Wellington, New Zealand - here's some of the things on offer in central Wellington - all within walking distance, mostly on the flat..... lots for free
Wellington Railway Station - departure point for the Overlander train to Auckland
Victoria Uni Law School - believed to be the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere
The Beehive and Parliament - conducted tours on most days; free entry
Wellington Cathedral - free entry
National Library - book repository that usually has an exhibition running; free entry
National Archives - home to the Treaty of Waitangi and also has exhibitions; free entry
Old St, Paul's - a favourite Wellington wedding venue; free entry
The Thistle Inn - one of Wellington's earliest public houses
War Memorial - the centre of remembrance on Anzac Day
Supreme Court - interesting architectural feature; New Zealand's highest Court of Appeal; free entry
The Fall of the Public Service - broken pillars representing the dismantling of New Zealand's state bureaucracy during the 1980's
Kirkcaldie and Stains - (now re-named 'David Jones', on Lambton Quay which is also known as the 'Golden Mile' for its upmarket shops.
Cable Car - runs up the hillside to the Botanic Gardens, Carter Observatory and leads the way to Zealandia bird sanctuary
Wellington Public Library - warm on cold days and a good place to catch up on newspapers and magazines; free entry
City Gallery - art exhibitions, usually free entry
Civic Square - surrounded by City Council premises
Michael Fowler Centre - modern entertainment venue
Town Hall - entertainment and conference venue
Museum of the City and the Sea - Wellington history; enchanting diorama on the top floor; free entry
Academy of Fine Arts - occasional painting exhibitions; free entry
Shed 11 - (also known as The National Portrait Gallery) art exhibitions; free entry
East West Ferries - ferry service across Wellington Harbour to Petone, Eastbourne and Somes Island
Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum; free entry
Oriental Parade beaches - sunbathing and swimming right by the city; the sand is imported from the South Island
Courtenay Place - entertainment strip with cinemas, bars, theatres, etc
National Film Archive - repository of New Zealand film, also shows 'art house' movies
Cuba Street - 'bohemian' shopping district of Wellington
A local's guide to Wellington's neighbourhoods: Cuba Street with Blue Virtue
Local Wellington drag and burslesque performer Blue Virtue takes us on guided tour of Cuba Street, Wellington to meet some of the people who give Wellington's best-known street its vibrant and colourful reputation.
Kāpiti - the perfect day trip from Wellington
Home to native birds and epic beaches, Kāpiti is a place of wild beauty...
Just an hour north of Wellington, Kāpiti is easy to get to on the Wellington rail network, State Highway 1 or via Kāpiti Coast Airport. It's the perfect day trip from the city and the perfect place to enjoy real Kiwi experiences.
Lord of the Rings - Set-Locations in New Zealand
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit: New Zealand is middle earth! The amazing and divers scenery of the joungest country on earth is the only place, where this great storys of hope by J.R.R. Tolkien could be filmed. A lot of the locations are the unknown New Zealand, far away from known tourist attractions but so beautiful in scenery and nature. Breathtaking views, scenic landscapes, awesome nature: mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, tussok grassland, green hills, woods, bush, wilderness: Discover 100% Pure New Zealand. It is 100% middle earth experience. A must do for Tolkien-Fans who like to travel.
World-famous film director Peter Jackson used New Zealands unspoilt scenery to make middle earth remarkably real. While he is proud New Zealander, he chose to film in his country because NZ geography can provide a huge variety of filming locations. From snowy mountains and desolate volcanic wasteland to serene beaches and enchanted forest, New Zealand is a cinematic paradise. The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy is one of the biggest cinema projects ever undertaken. It had a budget of $280 million and was filmed in some of New Zealands most beautiful places.
LotR-cast and crew about New Zealand: Elijah Wood: I have never seen a country in wich there are so many different gorgeous landscapes. Peter Jackson: Because we are making the movies I got to see incredibly magical remote places in New Zealand. Its the just most amazingly stunning place, beautiful. Richard Taylor: In New Zealand is still an innocence within the landscape a untouched blessed feel. This environment that feels as though mankind has not yet visited it. Sir Ian Mc Kellen: Middleearth is a real place and its New Zealand.
The most Set-Locations are easy accessible by road or walk. Some locations are only Helicopter-accessible and I did it with Nelson Helicopters (Nelson) and Southern Lakes Helicopters (Te Anau). The Helicopter-only locations are the favorites of director Peter Jackson. During 3 trips I vistited the most of the Set-Locations of the Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy in New Zealand. I have seen breathtaking scenerys. Great experience! I can not say whats my favorite Location, because there are so much Highlights. Its the best way to try out yourself what you like the most. At some locations it is possible to make guided tours to explore Middle-earth in New Zealand. The LotR-Set-locations are located on both Islands, North Island and South Island.
The following places and sites are seen in this video or are nearby: Mount Ruapehu, Iwikau Village, Whakapapa Ski Field, Tongariro National Park, Arrow River, Arrowtown, Mount Solitary, Mount Chrisholm, Mount Vera, Seaforth River, Fiordland National Park, Matamata, Alexander Farm, Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt, Birchville, Brown Owl, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Manakau, Keeling Farm, Otaki Gorge, Takaka Hill, Kanaan Road, Abel Tasman National Park, Ford, Bush Creek, German Hill, Turret Range, Precipice Peak, Mount Olympus, Clark Peak, Mount Owen, Hope Range, Kahurangi Natonal Park, The Remarkables, Double Cone, Lake Alta, Rastus Burn, Paradise, Mount Alfred, Mount Earnslaw, Mill Flat, Sugar Loaf, Humbold Mountains, Dundas Creek, Waiau River, Rangitikei River, Omatane, Closeburn, Lake Wakatipu, Cecil Peak, North Mavora Lake, Mount Eldon, Mount Aspiring, Popes Nose, Aeroplane Peak, Moncrieff Peak, Rainbow Col, Waiatoto Lake, Volta Glacier, Mount Aspiring National Park, Whakapanui Stream, Mount Ngauruhoe, Pinnacle Ridge, Meads Wall, Poolburn Reservoir, Raggedy Range, Dunstan Mountains, Smooth Peak, Hummock Peak, Bald Hill, Franz Josef Glacier, Mount Campbell, Mount Sunday, Erewhon, Mount D' Archiac, Black Mountain, Havelock River, Rangitata River, Mount Potts, Deer Park Heights, Mountain Tarn, Peninsula Hill, Frankton, Queenstoen, Fernside, Featherston, Tauherenikau River, Putangirua Pinnacles, Ben Ohau Station, Ben Ohau Range, The Pyramid, Fraser Stream, Tukino Ski Field, Rangipo Desert, Upper Waikato Stream
10. June 2009: 10.000 Views
Wellington New Zealand - Aerial View
Part of our round the world by drone series. Wellington is the capital and second most populous urban area of New Zealand, with 405,000 residents. It is at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. Wellington is the major population centre of the southern North Island and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region, which also includes the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. It is the world's windiest city, with an average wind speed of over 26 km/h,[4] and the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state.
The Wellington urban area comprises four cities: Wellington City, on the peninsula between Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour, contains the central business district and about half the population; Porirua on Porirua Harbour to the north is notable for its large Māori and Pacific Island communities; Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are largely suburban areas to the northeast, together known as the Hutt Valley.
Situated near the geographic centre of the country, Wellington was well placed for trade. In 1839 it was chosen as the first major planned settlement for British immigrants coming to New Zealand. The settlement was named in honour of the Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo.
As the nation's capital since 1865, the New Zealand Government and Parliament, Supreme Court and most of the civil service are based in the city. Despite being much smaller than Auckland, Wellington is also referred to as New Zealand's cultural capital. The city is home to the National Archives, the National Library, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, numerous theatres and two universities. Architectural sights include the Government Building—one of the largest wooden buildings in the world—as well as the iconic Beehive. Wellington plays host to many artistic and cultural organisations, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Royal New Zealand Ballet. It has a lively urban culture, with many cafés, restaurants and performance venues. One of the world's most liveable cities, the 2014 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Wellington 12th in the world.
Wellington's economy is primarily service-based, with an emphasis on finance, business services, and government. It is the centre of New Zealand's film and special effects industries, and increasingly a hub for information technology and innovation. Wellington ranks as one of New Zealand's chief seaports and serves both domestic and international shipping. The city is served by Wellington International Airport, the third busiest airport in the country. Wellington's transport network includes train and bus lines which reach as far as the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa, and ferries connect the city to the South Island.
Wellington Oriental Bay and Beach 惠靈頓市海灘
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I decided to go to Wellington惠靈頓 at the beginning of winter! Thanking my lucky stars that I took my snow jacket, because I was really cold most of the time! Not to mention they had TWO winter storms while I was there, one trapped me indoors for 5 days straight!! Luckily on the days that the sun was shining, I managed to shoot some videos in downtown Wellington.
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Wellington beach and coastal walks
- This 'Wellington beach and coastal walks' video is a compilation of video clips that I recorded when I was writing my Wellington Day Walks book. All locations are in Wellington and the walks are described in great detail in my book. You will see Wellington's beaches, bays, and coastline in New Zealand.
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The Wellington urban area is the major population centre of the southern North Island, and is the seat of the Wellington Region -- which in addition to the urban area covers the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. The urban area includes four cities: Wellington, on the peninsula between Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour, contains the central business district and about half of Wellington's population; Porirua on Porirua Harbour to the north is notable for its large Māori and Pacific Island communities; Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are largely suburban areas to the northeast, together known as the Hutt Valley. Wellington also holds the distinction of being the world's southernmost capital city.
In 2008, Wellington was classified as a Gamma World City in the World Cities Study Group's inventory by Loughborough University.[5] The 2012 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Wellington 13th in the world.[6] In 2011 Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2011 named Wellington as fourth in its Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2011, referring to the New Zealand capital as the coolest little capital in the world.
In 1865, Wellington became the capital city of New Zealand, replacing Auckland, where William Hobson had placed the capital in 1841. The Parliament of New Zealand had first met in Wellington on 7 July 1862, on a temporary basis, but Wellington did not become the official capital city for three more years. In November 1863, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Alfred Domett, places a resolution before Parliament (meeting in Auckland) that ... it has become necessary that the seat of government ... should be transferred to some suitable locality in Cook Strait [region]. Apparently, there had been some concerns that the more highly populated South Island (where the goldfields were located) would choose to form a separate colony in the British Empire. Several Commissioners invited from Australia (chosen for their neutral status to help resolve the question) declared that Wellington was a suitable location because of its central location in New Zealand and good harbour. Parliament officially met in Wellington for the first time on 26 July 1865. At that time, the population of Wellington was just 4,900.[15]
As the national capital, Wellington is the location of the highest court of New Zealand, the Supreme Court. The historic former High Court building has been enlarged and restored for the use of the Supreme Court.
Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General, is in Newtown, opposite the Basin Reserve. Premier House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, is in Thorndon on Tinakori Road.
What to expect in Wellington, New Zealand?
Activities:
Ride a Cable Car
Bay Cruise
Cycling Tours
Entertainment:
Bars
Night Clubs
Must Try Food:
Kiwi Pavlova
Fish and Chips
Barbeque
Lolly Cake
Tourist Attraction:
Wellington City Libraries
Beehive
Carter Observatory
Museum of New Zealand
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Hotels
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Quality Wellington
Grand Mercure Wellington
Distinction Wellington Century City Hotel
Quality Inn Angus
Comfort Wellington
Quality Inn Angus
Comfort Hotel Wellington
Quality Hotel Wellington
Wellington City, NZ, suburbs views
A video I created from photos I took from the hills above
Beramphore, a city suburb of Wellington.
2011Dec31 Fishing FH7 with Paul, Luke, and Dalton off Mississippi
This is showing our Fishing Activities during our trip to FH-7. We could not catch anything except Red Snapper and a couple Sharks. The Red Snapper were very nice size averaging between 8 and 16 pounds each. Great fun to catch, but they are starting to overtake all the other species. The unfair red snapper regulations and the 2010 Oil Spill has contributed to the problem. We also sighted several large Sea Turtles during the trip and Luke was snorkeling and was able to sneak up behind and pet one (see the video).