WELLINGTON & WAIRARAPA
WELLINGTON Nearest airport: Wellington (domestic and international) 20 minutes. Transport: Fantastic bus, rail and ferry connections. Cable car. Compact city. Driving Routes: Part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail Climate: Moderate climate, wind can be a feature of the climate. Snapshot: The Coolest Little Capital in the World. WAIRARAPA Nearest airport: Wellington (International), Masterton (domestic) Transport: Rail Driving Routes: Part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail Climate: Ideal for farmers, grape growers and holiday makers. The town of Masterton enjoys nearly 2,000 sunshine hours each year. Snapshot: Martinborough Wine village has over 30 boutique wineries. Greytown is New Zealand’s oldest colonial town.
WELLINGTON
WORLD’S COOLEST LITTLE CAPITAL With more cafes per capita than New York, Wellingtonians definitely know their flat whites from their lattes. Dine out in one of the many excellent restaurants in the city – before taking in a live show or performance..
ART & CULTURE The city is home to a range of visual and performing arts and festivals. The city also hosts several national artwork and historical collections.
NATIONHOOD & HERITAGE Take a stroll through the Beehive – New Zealand’s Parliament building or visit Te Papa – New Zealand’s national museum.
URBAN NATURE Wild, untouched landscapes of the rugged South Coast, Zealandia wildlife sanctuary and the Botanical Gardens are within minutes from downtown Wellington.
KAPITI COAST One of New Zealand’s premier conservation treasures, Kapiti Island Nature Reserve is home to rare and endangered birds and is rich in Maori Heritage.
WAIRARAPA
WINE COUNTRY Martinborough Wine Village is part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail and home to some of the best Pinot Noir in the country.
GREYTOWN New Zealand’s first inland town - visitors can enjoy gourmet goodies in a charming colonial setting.
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