Wellington

In 1642 the islands were discovered by a Dutch navigator Abel Tasman and in 1769 captain James Cook reached the New Zealand coast. In 1840 the British settlers founded the city of Wellington and New Zealand was proclaimed a dependent territory of New South Wales. In 1865 Wellington was declared the capital city of New Zealand ..

About the City

Wellington is a city of many faces. Gigantic concrete buildings and glass skyscrapers have been erected next to the original wooden buildings and everything is surrounded by green areas. There are beautiful buildings from the Victorian era, e.g.Victoria University and the cathedral church of Saint Paul. Wellington is a city of art and culture. The New Zealand Te Papa Museum is a vast modern complex and the expositions are dedicated to the history of the country, volcanic activity and fauna and flora. Wellington has the second biggest wooden construction in the world – the Old Government Building. One of the attractions of the city is the Wellington Cable Car going from the valley to Mount Victoria, a hill above the city. There is a splendid view from the funicular as well as from the top of the hill. The botanical and zoological gardens are also highly interesting.

GPS: -41.2904000000, 174.7770000000  Edit

Altitude: 7 m  Edit

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	Adam Art Gallery Museums, 0.7 km	Add to the plan
	Museum of Wellington City & Sea Museums, 0.6 km	Add to the plan
	Scorching Bay beach Beaches, 4.8 km	Add to the plan
	Breaker Bay beach Beaches, 6.5 km	Add to the plan
	Island Bay beach Beaches, 5.9 km	Add to the plan
	Ohau Bay beach Beaches, 11.8 km	Add to the plan
	Petone beach Beaches, 10.9 km	Add to the plan
	Lake Kohangapiripiri Lakes, 10.3 km	Add to the plan
	Lake Kohangatera Lakes, 11.5 km	Add to the plan
	Makara beach Beaches, 13.8 km	Add to the plan
	Baring Head Lighthouse 15 km	Add to the plan
	Aotea Lagoon Lakes, 20.1 km	Add to the plan

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