Wellington Flight Guide

White sandy beaches and a romantic snowy mountain range - two completely different worlds come together in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Not only is Wellington fascinating for geologists but also for travellers who want to experience the fusion of different cultures. New Zealand is still heavily influenced by the traditions and lifestyle of the indigenous Maori. In addition to English, New Zealand is also keeping alive the old Maori language which has gained the status of official language. Wellington itself is a multicultural capital being home to people of Maori, European and Asian-Pacific background. The metropolitan area consists of the districts Wellington City, Porirua, and the towns of Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt.

Wellington City is usually the first destination to experience modern life and take a break in one of the many ‘green spots’. But there is a lot to see in other districts as well- Porirua for example is an important commercial centre and Hutt City has a large selection of art and culture. As the region's economy mainly relies on import and export, the Wellington waterfront is definitely worth a visit, especially since 2006 when the new "Waitangi Park" was established. Probably the most beautiful part of the city is in the western centre where visitors can climb up to the top of Mt. Victoria and overview the entire city. To experience real Wellington lifestyle, watch a rugby game! Rugby and cricket are popular sports in New Zealand and offer an interesting and unusual variety to everyday European football.

Wellington is often referred to as ‘Windy Wellington’ due to the strong storms in winter. To make sure the weather is sunny and warm, plan your trip in the summer and avoid May to August. Direct flights to Wellington are offered by Qantas and British Airways from Sydney or Melbourne. Travellers from other Australian cities may find a flight by browsing the internet for low budget airlines as these change their services and offers regularly. The flight duration is around 3- 4 hours.

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http://www.wellingtonnz.com/ - Wellington visitor information
http://www.wellington.govt.nz/ - official Government website Wellington
http://www.wellington-airport.co.nz/ - Wellington airport information
http://www.airnewzealand.com/gateway.jsp - Air New Zealand
http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ - Australian Embassies worldwide
http://www.qantas.com - Qantas
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http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ Smart Traveller