Windy Wellington (Wellington (New Zealand))

Member Name: michellej

Product:	Wellington (New Zealand)
Date:	09/09/00 (90 review reads)
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Advantages: Great capital city

Disadvantages: Windy!

Yes, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.. which not many people understand. Most of the time people automatically assume that Auckland is the capital.. probably because it's more talked about and is bigger!

Actually, I was watching Good Morning where they did the phone in to win £1000 per question.. anyway one of the questions was:
"In which country can you find Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch?"
The ladies answer was:
"Australia"
....close.. but not close enough dear! Didn't you study your geography at school!!!???

Wellington has a reputation for being windy, and so it has the nickname 'Windy Wellington'.
A bit of history is the story of the 'Wahine' ship that sank in bad weather while crossing the straight and quite a few people lost their lives, very sad and very 'Titanicy'.
The boats don't sail on rough days so it has 'progressed' since then so don't panic!

The Beehive (because it resembles a bee hive),is where you can see the local politicians, not as extravagant as the House of Lords, but still... it's parliament!

Wellington is also very hilly and when you come into land at the airport, all you see is water and waves! So.. when the plane's rocking a bit you kinda wonder where you're gonna land!

The skyline of Wellington and the harbour at night is superb with all the lights of the city shimmering on the water.

Wellington has got everything that a great capital city needs, great pubs, clubs and restaurants, great shopping and great places to visit.

Here is where you can catch the boat to Picton and journey down south. The boats are often accompanied by dolphins when travelling across the Cook Strait.

Leaving and entering is both spectacular.. but don't drink too much on the boat!

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