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Wellington, New Zealand Overview

Named capital of New Zealand in 1865, Wellington was first settled by the Maori around the 11th century. Europeans arrived in the mid-1800s. The compact downtown is easy to explore on foot. Take a... more » Named capital of New Zealand in 1865, Wellington was first settled by the Maori around the 11th century. Europeans arrived in the mid-1800s. The compact downtown is easy to explore on foot. Take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colorful inhabitants. People watch while sipping coffee in lively Courtney Place. Discover the city's Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, plus more of its identity at Museum of New Zealand. Survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. « less

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Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

3 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 1, 2008

The Copthorne is very well located, just a short walk from the restaurants and shopping of central Wellington. We had one of the harbor view rooms which was very nicely appointed, clean, and...more

Wellywood Backpackers

Jun 30, 2008

This was a pretty good hostel. We had a double room which cost us $65 a night, so for two people it was very cheap. The room was very clean, as was the bed, and the blankets were very warm. We had...more

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Jun 28, 2008

The makeover of this hotel is complete. I believe I stayed in a standard room of which the decor was modern, the bed very comfortable and it had an adequate standard of amenities. The room was also...more

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