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Wellington Neighbourhoods, Locations and Wellington Districts
(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Wellington is one of the most important cities on the North Island of New Zealand and Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. The city is divided into a number of central neighbourhoods, locations, business districts, suburbs and defined areas, such as Wellington city centre, the main Wellington Central Business District (CBD), the Golden Mile, Courtenay Place, Wellington's Waterfront district, Eastbourne, Thorndon and Kelburn. At the heart of Wellington are many of the city's top tourist attractions and nearby Wellington's spectacular beaches, harbours and bays are easy to reach.

Each of the regions, neighbourhoods and locations in Wellington, New Zealand's capital, have something different to offer visitors, including impressive tourism and tourist attractions, mountains, hills, areas of extreme natural beauty and panoramic views across Wellington and the surrounding countryside. The main neighbourhoods, districts and locations in Wellington include the following areas of Wellington.




Wellington Locations: City Centre - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington city centre, close to the waterfront, can be found between Lambton Quay and Cuba Street, and is a particularly popular area of the city. Home to many striking buildings, impressive landmarks and some of the city's most popular tourist attractions, highlight's in Wellington city centre include Civic Square - with plenty of seating areas, regular markets and seasonal events, the Civic Centre, Wellington Town Hall, the City Art Gallery, the State Opera House and the city's main tourist information centre. Much of Wellington city centre was renovated in the late 20th century, creating a new, exciting atmosphere in this part of Wellington.

Wellington Locations: Courtenay Place - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
The vibrant district of Courtenay Place, in central Wellington, is home to a lively atmosphere and excellent nightlife, with entertainment options including high concentrations of cafés, restaurants, bar, theatres, clubs and much more besides,

Wellington Locations: Cuba Street - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington's Cuba Street district is a particularly trendy neighbourhood, full of fashionable cafés, speciality shops, street entertainment, fountains and a number of impressive sculptures. Cuba Street regularly hosts many seasonal events throughout the year, including Wellington's popular Fringe Festival.

Wellington Locations: The Golden Mile - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington's Golden Mile is the city's premier shopping district, along the length of Lambton Quay and Willis Street, and the Golden Mile contains numerous shopping centres, arcades, malls and major department stores. Other attractions along Wellington's popular Golden Mile district include a good selection of restaurants, cafés and coffee shops.

Wellington Locations: Waterfront - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
The striking Waterfront district in Wellington is one of the most trendy areas of the city, full of scenic walking and cycle trails, stretching from the Oriental Parade to Queen's Wharf, together with a number of interesting family attractions around Lambton Harbour, such as the Wellington Maritime Museum, Lagoon Beach and regular harbour cruises. Highlights along Wellington's Waterfront district include of parks, gardens, seating areas, picnic spots, water sports, restaurants and cafés.

Wellington Locations: Kelburn - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Located to the west of Wellington city centre, the Kelburn district features some of the city's best parks and gardens, including the spreading Kelburn Park and the spectacular Botanic Gardens. Other attractions in Wellington's Kelburn district include the vast Victoria University (VUW) complex, the New Zealand Astronomy Centre and the Kelburn Cable Car.

Wellington Locations: Thorndon - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington's Thorndon district is one of the city's oldest and most historic areas. With many charming backstreets and pathways to explore, the Thorndon district of Wellington contains some of the best examples of Victorian and Colonial architecture in New Zealand

Wellington Locations: Eastbourne - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
The waterside district of Eastbourne is close to central Wellington and is easily reached by ferry. Full of impressive attractions, nature reserves and heritage attractions, other highlights around the Eastbourne area of Wellington include many picturesque walking trails and a historic lighthouse, which is open to the public.

 
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