Wellington

We approached the cultural and political capital of the North Island, Wellington, a comfortable city with its bay, surrounded by a rural setting of tranquil villages, sheep farms and many vineyards. Since 1990, it has been a vibrant culutral capital, with its Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum, divided into five sections on the different floors. There's also an important Maori temple, Te Marae, and more fascinating cultural hotspots. One unmissable trip is the cable car to Wellington Botanical Gardens, with nice views of the bay and the city. And to finish the day, there are plenty of pubs ...