The 4 Best Views in Wellington
Wellington is one of New Zealand's most beautiful, cultural cities. While you'll never run out of things to do, you definitely shouldn't miss out on all the incredible and diverse views of the surrounding mountains, coast and city from a distance. Here are the top five views of (and around) Wellington:
Mount Victoria - A walk up Mount Victoria is the most famous views across not only Wellington itself, but the surrounding harbors and bays, Tinakori Hill and Hutt Valley. You can either hike to the top or take the #20 bus, depending on your timetable and level of fitness.
Wellington Cable Car - The journey up the cable car isn't to be missed. For the full experience, stroll back down through the Botanic Gardens and take in the unique landscape, native forest and infamous rose graden. A one-way journey on the cable car is only a few dollars and the gardens are free, making this the perfect afternoon for travelers on any budget. If you have a little more time, enjoy the Cable Car Museum at the top for a full history of this rare transportation system.
Oriental Parade - For a change of pace, how about looking up at the beautiful hills and homes of Wellington instead of over them? Oriental Parade is a great destination for tourists and locals alike as it's filled with great restaurants, pubs and perfect ocean views. Take a stroll along the water or swim out to Carter Fountain, which is located slightly offshore in the Bay.
Soi Cafe - Wellington is known for having the best food in the country, with more cafes per capita than New York. This means you should definitely enjoy the views while you sit back, relax and enjoy a good meal. While it's next to impossible to pick even the top ten best restaurants in the city, Soi Cafe Bar is known for having some of the best views, with windows looking over Greta Point Wharf.
Interislander Ferries - If Wellington isn't your final stop and/or you're headed down to the South Island, consider taking the ferry instead of flying to experience the incredible Cook Straight by boat. The ferries travel between Wellington and Picton and for three hours you can view what has been deemed €one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world€.
And of course, don't forget to book your Wellington accommodation close to the city so you have time to take in all these gorgeous views!
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Mount Victoria - A walk up Mount Victoria is the most famous views across not only Wellington itself, but the surrounding harbors and bays, Tinakori Hill and Hutt Valley. You can either hike to the top or take the #20 bus, depending on your timetable and level of fitness.
Wellington Cable Car - The journey up the cable car isn't to be missed. For the full experience, stroll back down through the Botanic Gardens and take in the unique landscape, native forest and infamous rose graden. A one-way journey on the cable car is only a few dollars and the gardens are free, making this the perfect afternoon for travelers on any budget. If you have a little more time, enjoy the Cable Car Museum at the top for a full history of this rare transportation system.
Oriental Parade - For a change of pace, how about looking up at the beautiful hills and homes of Wellington instead of over them? Oriental Parade is a great destination for tourists and locals alike as it's filled with great restaurants, pubs and perfect ocean views. Take a stroll along the water or swim out to Carter Fountain, which is located slightly offshore in the Bay.
Soi Cafe - Wellington is known for having the best food in the country, with more cafes per capita than New York. This means you should definitely enjoy the views while you sit back, relax and enjoy a good meal. While it's next to impossible to pick even the top ten best restaurants in the city, Soi Cafe Bar is known for having some of the best views, with windows looking over Greta Point Wharf.
Interislander Ferries - If Wellington isn't your final stop and/or you're headed down to the South Island, consider taking the ferry instead of flying to experience the incredible Cook Straight by boat. The ferries travel between Wellington and Picton and for three hours you can view what has been deemed €one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world€.
And of course, don't forget to book your Wellington accommodation close to the city so you have time to take in all these gorgeous views!
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