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Summary: The Top 12 Things To Do In Wellington at Night Craft Beer Trail Maori cuisine at Hiakai Restaurant Sleepover at Wellington Zoo Space Place at Carter Observatory Mount Victoria Sunset Wellington Night Market Time Cinema Nostalgic Film Counter Culture Board Game Cafe Comedy Clubs Live Music Gig Zealandia by Night Glow Worm Tunnel at …

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If you’re ever stuck in a pub quiz wondering which are the biggest cities in New Zealand, wonder no longer! In this post, we take a close look at the five biggest cities in New Zealand and discover some of the amazing things to do in our biggest cities. In case the quiz question asks …

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You might know Wellington as the capital of New Zealand, or maybe as the Windy City. We know Wellington as a beautiful city that is also a great place to embark on some wicked day trips. We’ve put together a list of some of our top places to visit, all within 3 hours’ drive (or …

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Picton is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Whilst thousands of people pass through Picton every year, few stop long enough to discover all the amazing things to do in Picton and that is a crime! Picton is packed full of things to do and some of the best attractions in Picton are not only …

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Wondering about the best route from Christchurch to Picton or vice versa? You’ve come to the right place! Following the powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake to hit the South Island and lower North Island in November 2016, the traditional coastal route SH1 from Christchurch to Picton was completely blocked off. This caused devastation to the towns that …

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Summary: The Top 20 Things to Do in Wellington with Kids Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Zealandia Te Mara a Tane Weta Workshop Cable Car Kapiti Island Wellington Museum Wellington Botanic Gardens Staglands Wildlife Reserve Wellington Zoo Mount Victoria Space Place @ Carter Observatory Oriental Bay Park City Gallery Frank Kitts Park Waitangi …

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Wellington city is the capital of New Zealand and is situated at the south-western tip of the North Island.  The urban area extends to Porirua in the north, Lower Hutt in the east, and Upper Hutt in the north-east.  Whichever way you are travelling into Wellington, GO Rentals has you covered. Check out our New …

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We all know that Wellington is one of the coolest little capital cities in the world and whilst there is lots to do in and around the city, sometimes there’s nothing better than turning up the radio, winding down the windows and heading out for a drive. If you are down in Wellington, you’re in …

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