5 Must-Visits in Wellington

Kapiti Coast

 

Formerly known as the Golden Coast, it is an alluring suburb of Wellington having a string of remarkable beaches.

 

Kapiti Coast (Phot by Pipe42)

 

 

Wrights Hill Fortress

 

Located in the Karori suburb of Wellington, Wrights Hill Fortress has a labyrinthine network of tunnels which were built during World War II.

 

 

Wrights Hill Fortress (Photo by Br3nda)

 

 

Southward Car Museum

 

The automobile museum houses a collection of cars from the early 20th century.

 

Southward Car Museum (Photo by Rocket House Studio)

 

Mount Victoria

There are bigger mountains near Wellington, but none will provide you with a better panoramic view of the city. Mount Victoria also one of those beautiful locations where the trilogy of Lord of the Rings was shot.

 

View from Mount Victoria (Photo by pkingDesign)

 

 

Carter Observatory 

 

Located at the top of Wellington Botanical Gardens, it is a digital planetarium which offers a wide range of virtual space journeys. It houses the Thomas Cooke telescope and the Ruth Crisp telescope and serves as the country’s national observatory.

 

Carter Observatory (Photo by kara brugman)

 

By Supreet Cheema