Beautiful Wellington (Sponsored)

Beautiful Wellington (Sponsored)
Paul and Trent will be wed on Sunday, August 16 in Wellington’s own Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, one of New Zealand’s premiere cultural attractions and a national treasure. Check out some more of Wellington’s greatest sights that they’ll be sightseeing over their wedding weekend.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa – www.tepapa.govt.nz

– Currently hosting two short term exhibitions, Warhol: Immortal and Colour & Light: Impressionism from France & America

– Australasia’s most visited museum

– Home to a Colossal Squid (about 6 feet long and weights just under 500kg)

– Admission is free (charges apply for short term exhibitions)

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Mount Victoria Lookout

– Stunning 360 degree views of the city and the harbour

– Great spot to get your bearings

– Lord of the Rings locations can also be found on Mt Vic

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Zealandia: The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary – www.visitzealandia.com

– Two parts – The Valley and The Exhibition

– See native NZ birds (Kiwi, Takahe) and Tuatara, Giant Weta

– Zealandia By Night Tours for kiwi spotting

– Just 15 minutes from downtown

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Film Tours

– Wellington Rover Tours – www.wellingtonrover.co.nz

– Wellington Movie Tours – www.movietours.co.nz

– Half Day and Full Day tours available

– Visit The Lord of the Rings filming locations across the city and the wider Wellington region

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Weta Cave – www.wetanz.com/cave

– The shop front of the world famour Oscar-winning Weta Workshop.

– Selection of props, collectibles and souvenirs

– Behind-the-scenes film in mini-theaterette

– New tour, Window Into Workshop, takes your into their exhibition space and allows you a glimpse into Weta Workshop

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Restaurants and bars

– Said to have more restaurants and bars per capita than New York

– Great coffee, craft beer and regional wine: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/media/media-backgrounders/toast-taste-wellington

– Culinary Capital: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/media/media-backgrounders/capital-flavour-food-and-wine

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– Ride the historic cable car up to the Wellington Botanic Garden.
– Also takes you to Carter Observatory
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Carter Observatory – www.carterobservatory.org

– New Zealand’s place for space

– Regular planetarium shows throughout the day

– Late night telescope viewings on Tuesday and Saturday

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Cuba Street

– Enjoy a slice of bohemia, boutique shopping and some of the best coffee in town

– Home to some top restaurants too – Logan Brown, Matterhorn – and newbie, Ombra

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Wellington Zoo – www.wellingtonzoo.com

– Feed a lion, play with a meerkat or red panda, or stroke a Cheetah on a Close Encounter

– See animals being cared for in The Nest: Te Kōhanga

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See a show

–          The city and suburbs are home to a string of boutique theatres and well-supported film festivals

–          Live performance at Downstage Theatre, Circa Theatre and BATS

–          St James Theatre is the home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet

–          Michael Fowler Centre is home to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

–          Arthouse cinemas can be found in many suburbs – i.e. Roxy Cinema in Miramar, Penthouse Cinema in Brooklyn

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