The best things to do in Wellington
The capital of New Zealand has also become the country’s capital of cool – with incredible museums, art, dining, and craft beer.
With heaps to see in the city and easy access to the surrounding nature, here are my top tips for what to do in Wellington.
In the city centre of Wellington, down the main pedestrian shopping mall called Cuba Street, there’s an iconic fountain made of buckets that has earned the nickname “Frodo’s Fountain”.
It gets the name from the time that Elijah Wood, filming The Lord of the Rings in Wellington, was walking down Cuba Street with some fellow hobbits after a night of drinking – and decided to relieve himself in the water!
The act was witnessed and it caused an uproar in this small New Zealand city. So much so that Elijah Wood apparently made a donation to the city council as reparations – on the condition it was used to build public toilets in the area. It’s why the conveniences, a block away from the fountain, are now known as “Frodo’s Toilets”.
Now, let me tell you something else. Despite what the locals say, Cuba Street is not one of the best things to do in Wellington. It’s a pretty standard shopping street with lots of chain stores and dodgy bars.
And one of the reasons you can feel confident ignoring it is that there are so many great things to see in Wellington. This is a city full of activities, with an excellent mix of cultural and natural experiences, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere.
It’s easy to spend a long weekend in Wellington, and certainly possible to fill your time if you stay even longer.
What is Wellington known for?
Wellington is known foremost as New Zealand’s capital, but beyond that the city has made a name for itself as a creative city with an excellent food scene and some of the best cafes in the country. It has some of New Zealand’s top cultural institutions and easy access to the surrounding nature.
Is Wellington worth visiting?
Wellington is definitely worth visiting and tourists will find lots of things to do in Wellington, from the masterpiece of a museum, Te Papa, to tours to see some of the city’s movie magic. With a vibrant craft beer scene, good shopping, and excellent restaurants, it’s one of New Zealand’s top destinations.
How many days should you spend in Wellington?
You’ll need at least three days to see the main Wellington attractions, because none of them are sights that you should rush through. It’s also worth…
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