Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area ( after Auckland ) and the most populous national capital in Oceania. Wellington is at the southern tip of the North Island, near the geographical centre of the country. Wellington is the political centre of New Zealand housing the Parliament and head offices of government ministries and departments. The compact city centre supports an arts scene, café culture and nightlife. Wellington is the centre of the film and theatre industry of New Zealand with the Museum of New Zealand, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. |
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Wellington from Mount Victoria Mount Victoria ( Mount Vic ) is a prominent hill ( 196m ) above Wellington. Tangi Te Keo is the Māori name
for Mount Victoria.
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Lambton Harbour in Wellington |
Wellington Cable Car |
Wellington Cable Car |
Wellington Cable Car |
Wellington Cable Car |
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