Wellington; The Capital of Arts and Culture in New Zealand
If you are interested in arts and culture, Wellington is the place for you! New Zealand's cultural capital offers everything
from high drama to lowdown funk. It's home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand Opera.
Every two years, Wellington also plays host to the vibrant and popular New Zealand International Arts Festival, which alternates with the insane but fabulous Cuba Street Carnival! A strong vein of film production, theatre, visual and performance art runs through Wellington.
There are galleries to suit every taste. From classical to Cuban, Elgar to electronica, music suffuses the atmosphere. World-class auditoriums from the Michael Fowler Centre to Victoria University of Wellington ensure a full programme of top quality listening.
Wellington is an incredibly compact city and the best way to discover it is on foot. While you can walk from one end of town to the other
within half an hour, you will no doubt be enthralled by the variety of the stores within this compact space.
Wellingtonians love their coffee, you can't leave this city until you have sampled the local cafe culture. Restaurants and bars provide an eating experience unmatched in New Zealand. From silver service to cheap meals and counter snacks, Wellington will serve you well.
One of the favorite areas in Wellington is the Cuba Street District. This is a one of a kind neighborhood, full of funky shops and trendy cafes. It also has loads of up-and-coming designers and vintage clothing.
You'll see a range of leading retailers, tattoo parlors, cafes, clothing, record and bookshops which attract people from all around the region for what only Wellington's Cuba District can offer.
The atmosphere vibrates with life and a fascinating mix of people. Foodies will love the Cuba District for its wide range of dining options.
