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.

 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Kapiti Coast (Phot by Pipe42)[/caption]

 

 

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.

 

 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="333"] Wrights Hill Fortress (Photo by Br3nda)[/caption]

 

 

Southward Car Museum

 

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

 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Southward Car Museum (Photo by Rocket House Studio)[/caption]

 

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.

 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] View from Mount Victoria (Photo by pkingDesign)[/caption]

 

 

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.

 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Carter Observatory (Photo by kara brugman)[/caption]

 

By Supreet Cheema