Wellington is the southernmost capital city in the world (Image: Getty)
A with a population of 424,000 is the world’s most southernmost capital.
At a latitude of -41.28, Wellington, is the southernmost capital city in the world.
As the second most populous city of New Zealand, Wellington is located on the southwestern tip of the North Island.
The North and South Islands of New Zealand are located along the active -Pacific tectonic plate boundary.
Slope Point is the southernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand and is located about 14 miles from Waikawa. It is accessible via a 20-minute walk across private farmland. Once there, a yellow AA signpost shows the distance to the equator and the south pole.
Wellington is located on the southwestern tip of the North Island (Image: Getty)
Bluff is the southernmost town on mainland New Zealand and is known for its seafood, including the famous Bluff oyster.
Today, the town is best known for the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival, held every May.
New Zealand’s capital Wellington is nestled between green hills and has a sparkling harbour which dazzles tourist after tourist every day.
Wellington is New Zealand’s centre of government and the country’s cultural capital.
The city is renowned for its creativity and arts, dining scene, excellent cafes, and must-try restaurants.
It is the perfect city for coffee addicts as Wellington has the highest number of cafes and coffee shops per person in the world.
Wellington is renowned for its creativity and arts (Image: Getty)
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Dubbed ‘the world’s tastiest laneway’, no visit to Wellington would be complete without visiting Hannahs Laneway, which is the perfect place to taste local flavours and pick up souvenirs to remember your trip.
This colourful street is full of art and home to several local Wellington businesses and eateries including a chocolate factory, fine-dining and even a peanut butter café.
Wellington is also home to a bright red cable car, which runs every 10 minutes and every 15 minutes after 8pm. This 120-year-old funicular railway offers panoramic views of the city.
At the top, there is a large viewing area where you can take an amazing photo of the Cable Car.
The Wellington Cable Car departs from Lambton Quay, the main artery through Wellington’s central business district (CBD).