The wonders of Wellington
We all have moments of wanderlust, but the types of experiences we crave can be as different as chalk and cheese. So it can be a pain deciding on ONE place when travelling with a bunch of other people.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a film buff, an adventurous nature lover, or someone who only cares about pigging out all day – there’ll be something to excite every traveller in Wellington. We’ve compiled the top things to do in the capital city for each type of traveller!
PLUS! Singapore Airlines is launching the Capital Express sevice to Wellington via Canberra in September. They’re giving a pair of FREE economy class tickets away, with 4 nights of lodging and a tailored itinerary of activities. Read on to the end to find out how you can win!
For the fellowship of LOTR fans
LOTR Film Tour
If you can recite these 10 facts only ‘Lord Of The Rings’ super fans know without breaking a sweat, or have seen the extended editions of the LOTR movies multiple times; welcome to the fellowship. Wellington will be your paradise!
Gandalf at Weta CaveFollow in the footsteps of Frodo through Hobbiton Woods and discover the land of Rivendell, through Wellington Movie Tours that visits various LOTR filming locations in Wellington.
With Weta Studio Tours, you can further immerse yourself in the filmmaking experience and get a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Academy Award-winning design studio behind the epic blockbuster.
For the artsy history buffs
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park Source
You never really understand a place until you know its history. And in Wellington, it’s hard not to be curious, as you’ll be drawn in by the capital city’s bold Victorian and Postmodern architecture. If this resonates with you, I pronounce you as the artsy traveller.
Must-visits in Wellington that’ll put you in awe include Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, which commemorates New Zealanders who gave their lives fighting for the country; and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a world leader in interactive museum experiences.
For the nature-loving free folk
Zealandia Source
For those who can’t ever get enough of nature and wildlife, Zealandia is Wellington’s Garden of Eden, and the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary!
Tuatara at Zealandia Source: @andrewbarr
Just a mere 10 minutes drive from Central Wellington, this groundbreaking project has a 500-year vision to restore the valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems to their pre-human state. You’re bound to gasp at the natural sights and sounds of flora and fauna at this 225-hectare site.
For the foodies who live to eat
A foodie heaven, Wellington is crammed with more bars, cafes and restaurants per capita than New York!
This little capital will blow you away with its wealth of gourmet adventures. You don’t even have to worry about googling the best eats. Simply hop on a food trail with Zest Food Tours or Hammond’s Gourmet Wine Tour, and you’ll be guaranteed the city’s best eats!
Jump aboard a flight to Wellington before anyone else
SourceWellington is brimming with attractions and activities from pop culture and nature, to food and the arts. With the new Capital Express flight route, you can now get there in just over 10 hours. If you’re still deciding where to head to this December holiday, look no further and jump aboard!
Win FREE Singapore Airlines Economy Class Tickets to Wellington!
From now until 30 September 2016, take part in SIA’s contest to discover your travel personality! Simply answer 5 questions to determine your personality and tell them which Wellington moment appeals to you most to enter the contest.
You’ll stand a chance to walk away with not only a FREE pair of economy class tickets to Wellington onboard one of the world’s best airlines, but an entire trip with 4 nights of lodging and a tailored itinerary with activities based on your travel personality.
Find out your travel personality and win!
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