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Mini-Guide To Wellington

The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington, which is located at the southernmost part of the North Island. It is a large urban area that is known to have nice scenery. If one is an art and culture aficionado, then Wellington City would be just the right place to visit. In Wellington, Peter Jackson and his team, the makers of the movie, The Lord of the Rings' set up movie sets and infrastructures where people could go and experience the shooting of the film up close. The city, after all, is the center of arts and culture in New Zealand.

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There are also a number of museums in the city and institutions that promote the appreciation of art among New Zealanders and tourists alike. Te Papa Tongarewa, which simply means The Museum of New Zealand, is located in the city, together with other museums promoting the arts and culture of the country. Going out in the afternoon or at night, can give one a glimpse of a strong cafe culture in Wellington. The ratio of cafe to their patrons even exceeds that of New York City. This fact is quite amazing because Wellington is considered to be a small city. There are also several festivals in the city portraying the culture of New Zealand. Events such as the Cuba Street Carnival, Fringe Carnival, and film festivals capture the attention of both locals and tourists alike. Music is also alive and vigorous in the city. Popular pop bands and singers are there while orchestras and classical music are also strong points of the city. There are more than 60,000 people in Wellington working in its central business district. There is night life in the city, usually centered at Courtenay Place and in the fringes of the business district. In the whole of New Zealand, Wellington has the largest average income for an urban area. College education is also very good here and the people residing here have very high qualifications. When one is coming from another country and landing in Welling International Airport, one can easily spot the Miramar Peninsula, which connects the city to an isthmus. There is a narrow entrance to the city located near the peninsula. More than just a peninsula, the location also features a dangerous reef famously known as the Barrett Reef. A number of ships have already been wrecked there. As a result, the ships avoid this peninsula most of the time. The Victoria University is also located in the city center together with a classy botanic garden. Wind energy is also increasingly being used in Wellington because of its increasing energy needs. With wind energy, the city will be able to supply its energy needs without compromising the quality of the air breathed by its people. Apparently, Wellington is taking precautions against increasing its pollution level. This is another plus factor for anyone wanting to go there. With so much to see and do in Wellington, it's best that you spend at least a week in this beautiful city.

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