Wellinton: from cable cars to art

Wellington – the cultural and culinary capital of New Zealand, is the perfect destination for visitors, with fine wining and dining, arts and culture, great nightlife, excellent shopping and stunning scenery. 
 

Wellington’s compact size makes it perfect for explorations on foot. Courtenay is the nightlife capital of New Zealand; packed with restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas and theatres. Cuba is the bohemian alternative quarter that captures Wellington’s creative pulse. Lambton tempts with designer fashions and food to match.

The Waterfront is filled with parks, museums and landmarks alongside the stunning harbour. Wellington is famous for its restaurants, wine and coffee with more than 300 cafes and restaurants located throughout the city. The city also has a fantastic nightlife, with bars, nightclubs and pubs to suit every taste and budget.

Wellington has everything from high drama to lowdown funk. It’s home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand Opera. Every two years, Wellington also plays host to the vibrant and popular New Zealand International Arts festival.

A strong vein of film production, theatre, visual and performance art runs through Wellington. There are galleries to suit every taste. From classical to Cuban, Elgar to electronica, music suffuses the atmosphere. World-class auditoriums from the Michael Fowler Centre to Victoria University of Wellington ensure a full programme of top-quality listening.

Whats new in Wellington

Iconic Wellington Attraction Moves with the Times

Melbourne has its iconic trams. Sydney has its monorail. But nothing can match the uniqueness of Wellington’s historic Cable Car, which runs from Lambton Quay in the city centre to a spectacular hilltop lookout, where visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city and harbour. 

A special precinct is being developed, in recognition of both the historic significance and the sheer appeal of the Cable Car. This project will see the area at the top of the Cable Car developed to become a more vibrant visitor destination.

This will be done by building on its historic significance and strengthening links between nearby attractions such as the Cable Car Museum, Carter Observatory, The Thomas King Observatory and the Botanic Garden.

The Cable Car terminal is also undergoing a renewal, which includes more spacious waiting areas, the introduction of electronic ticketing and an audiovisual display to provide information to tourists.

Wellington Gears up to Host World’s Biggest Rugby Festival

The Russians are coming. So are Sicily, Spain the USA and many, many more, including Australia, when Wellington hosts the world’s biggest rugby festival later this year.

From 29 October to 5 November more than 4,000 rugby-mad people will descend on Wellington, the home of New Zealand rugby, for the 16th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival.
For more details on the 2006 Air New Zealand World Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival, visit www.goldenoldiessports.com.

Wellington’s Booming Meet Market

Wellington’s conventions market is continuing to be a strong driver of visitation to the capital, according to the latest results in a regional visitor survey. The Regional Visitor Monitor (RVM) recently released its April to June 2006 results. A joint venture between the Ministry of Tourism, Tourism New Zealand and six regional tourism organisations (RTOs), the monitor aims to give seasonal ‘snapshots’ of visitors’ experiences in the regions surveyed. 

Courtesy of  WellingtonNZ.com