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(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Wellington, the most important city on New Zealand's North Island, is a popular destination for tourists, with Wellington containing a densely populated, compact city centre ideal for walking and travelling around. The city of Wellington is a vibrant location at any time of the year and Wellington is located on the south-western corner of New Zealand's North Island, with easy access to the nearby South Island.

Home to sub-tropical weather, major tourist attractions, countless heritage buildings and plenty of things to see and do, Wellington attracts people from throughout New Zealand, Australia and the world. Here are some useful travel tips to bear in mind when visiting Wellington and other parts of New Zealand's North Island.




Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Wellington Tourism and Wellington Tourist Information - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
There are a number of popular tourism and visitors' centres around Wellington and nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island, offering highly informative and detailed Wellington tourist information, such as colourful brochures, photographs, maps of Wellington city, tourist attractions information, theatre booking, travel information, and general Wellington tourism and tourist information. The Wellington Tourist Information Centre on Cable Car Lane, and the Wellington Visitors' Information Centre on Wakefield Road are two of the main tourist information centres in central Wellington.

Wellington Tourist Information: Wellington Tourist Information Centre - Cable Car Lane, City, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 473 3753
Situated in central Wellington, close to the Lambton Quay, the Wellington Tourist Information Centre is operated by the New Zealand Post and provides a wealth of useful tourist information, leaflets, maps, festival details and general travel information.
Wellington tourist information open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:30, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00.

Wellington Tourist Information: Wellington Visitors' Information Centre - City Council Buildings, 101 Wakefield Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 802 4860
The Wellington Visitors' Information Centre is located in central Wellington, close to Cuba Street, and is well-stocked with comprehensive tourist information.
Wellington tourist information open: Monday, Wednesday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:30, Tuesday - 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:30 to 17:30

Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Wellington Safety - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington is a fairly safe area of New Zealand's North Island and crime levels in Wellington generally remain low. Tourists visiting Wellington do not need to take extra precautions against crime or theft, although being careful with any hand baggage, handbags and money is advisable. It is also sensible to avoid leaving valuables in parked cars.

Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Places of Worship in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
New Zealand's capital city of Wellington is home to numerous cultures and religious beliefs. Most major religions are present in Wellington and the North Island of New Zealand, with many of the locals being at least nominally Christian in their belief. The spectacular Wellington St. Paul's Cathedral in the Thorndon district is the largest cathedral in New Zealand, with striking Gothic-style architecture.

Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Wellington Pharmacies / Chemists - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Pharmacies and chemist shops in Wellington are easy to find and are operated by a number of leading pharmaceutical chains. Most pharmacies in Wellington are usually open during normal business hours. Wellington's pharmacies and chemists also offer an after-hours emergency service and dispense prescriptions, medicines and a host of other useful products, such as cosmetics, beauty products, souvenirs, postcards and cold snack foods.

Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Language in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
English is the main spoken language in Wellington and throughout both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, although a large number of nationalities and ethnic cultures are well represented in the extremely diverse city of Wellington. Although New Zealand accents in Wellington may be fairly strong at times, they are generally easy to understand.

Maori is the second official language in New Zealand and travellers in Wellington are not expected to speak any Maori, although it can help to know several basic words and phrases, such as ' Kia ora' (hello) and 'Ka pai' (thank you).

Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Tipping in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tipping in Wellington's hotels and restaurants is not usually customary, although it has recently started to become a more common practice to tip for exceptional service. Only at Wellington's most exclusive restaurants will you be automatically expected to show your gratitude by tipping, which is generally around ten percent.

Wellington Life and Travel Tips: Smoking in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Smoking in Wellington is not permitted at the airport, on flights, in any public building, in restaurants and cafés, at sporting arenas and on all types of Wellington public transportation. Before smoking, it is sensible to ask those nearby before lighting up in Wellington, in case there are any objections or restrictions.

 
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