Only from the tourists themselves depends on how their journey to the capital of New Zealand will be. Almost the beautiful and cozy Wellington rich in the parks, squares, bridges and a variety of historical and architectural monuments. But this does not mean that the long-awaited trip to one of the most interesting cities of New Zealand will certainly turn into a popular attraction for the next museum.
Visiting Wellington is enough just to turn into a rich and memorable adventure. And make it very easy. After all, the city has many entertainment places oriented to the rest of youth, family tourists and older travelers.
Botanical Garden
A visit to the Moscow Botanical Garden gives tourists the opportunity not only to admire the huge collection of plants, but also to evaluate the picturesque panorama of Wellington from the top of the hill. The garden itself is located on Kelbourne Hills near the city center. Its central entrance can be found Glenmy Street. On the territory of the garden fit Big Orangery , whose pride is a long-term Rare Fern Platycerium Superbum; Rosary Lady Norwood , enchanting all visitors by abundance of species roses and Tropical corner "Begonia's House" , in which orchids, giant pitchers, cyclamen, begonias and even poisonous and predatory plants are excellent and breed.
Walk through the botanical garden exactly like small travelers. They are not so passion located here game Zone With double slides, swings, lazalts and a playground for kids. How much like a walking walk through the narrow, curling along the hill to the trops, surrounded by dense thickets with from everywhere looking by carved sculptures of animals and people.
And if the garden visit to the warm period is closer in the evening, then this place will be remembered for a long time not only young, but also adult tourists. This will happen due to the set of fireflies, which, with the onset of darkness, are peacefully located on the bushes and trees along the park alleys. In the Botanical Garden in the summer, special "firefluous" tours, a ticket for which costs 4 New Zealand dollars.
The garden takes 25 hectares of the Earth, so you can walk here for a very long time: to study and photograph multicolored plants, feed the ducks at the pond, consider unusual sculptures and fountains, listen to the concerts of classical open-air music (June-August). And besides all this, you can look at the next at the entrance to the Botanical Garden Carter Observatory . That's where 1.5-2 hours flies imperceptibly. Travelers "dip with your head" in the study of the exhibits of the multimedia exhibition and viewing a 45-minute planetary show. You can visit the observatory on any day from 10 am. Usually it works until 17:00, but on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the planetarium is open until 21:30. Unlike the free entrance to the botanical garden, visiting the observatory is paid. An adult ticket costs 18.50 New Zealand dollars, and for children of 4-16 years will have to post another 8 New Zealand dollars.
It is worth saying that unusual entertainment is not only a visit to the Botanical Garden, but also the way here can be reached. The garden with the city center connects the cable car, the trip, on the tram of which is no less exciting adventure.
Zoo Wellington
Located on Daniel Street, 200 (just ten minutes drive from the city center) Zoo is the pride of Wellington and a good place for family leisure. Initially, the zoo served as a place for resting citizens. But then in the Park of Culture, a small living corner was opened, which turned into the oldest Zoo of New Zealand. Animals here live in a natural medium recreated. On some pets, you can not only see, but also touch them. Red Pandas, Kangaroo-Wallaby, Lemur, Ostrich and Gibbons dwell on open spaces.
Employees of the zoo offer tourists unusual entertainment in the form of overnight stay. For 40 New Zealand dollars, visitors can stay in the zoo from 7 pm to 9 am. During the night, travelers will see the zoo's backstage life and even take part in the process of feeding pets leading the night lifestyle. The cost of entertainment includes dinner and light breakfast, and a sleeping bag or blanket will have to grab.
The zoo works all year round from 9:30 to 17:00. The entrance ticket for adult tourists is 21 New Zealand dollar, and a children's ticket will cost 10.50 New Zealand dollars. You can reach the corner of the wildlife by bus №10 or rented car.
Walk through Bohemian Street
During recreation in Wellington, recharged positive energy and fun to spend time will allow walking around Cuba Street. This place is deservedly called the creative and culinary soul of the capital. The southern part of the street is occupied by entertainment centers, art galleries and numerous bizarre cafeterias. Northern half Cuba Street is more commercial and suitable for exquisite shopping.
On this street, you can use the services of talented artists, which for 30-50 New Zealand dollars will appear your image on paper, and it will also work out to listen to the performance of street musicians or take part in the annual street carnival. By the way, a carnival is held at the end of February, but periodically on weekends at any time of the year to Cuba Street are arranged by many times of thematic parties or just like that.
Nightlife Wellington
With the onset of darkness life in the capital of New Zealand continues. Travelers who managed to save strength and still thirsty entertainment, should go to the Kuryee district. It is in this part of the New Zealand resort that the most popular night dance clubs and Irish pubs are located. The same who wishes to listen to live music in the fulfillment of local indie groups and drink a couple of cocktails, you should take a night promenade in Cuba Street.
TOO spend the evening with tourists will work in the club sandwiches (Sandwiches). This establishment is characterized by an exquisite inexpensive kitchen and an excellent entertainment program. On weekdays, famous jazz musicians are in the club, and on weekends the club turns into one of the most fashionable dance sites in Wellington.