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Lord of the Rings award winning director Peter Jackson chose this location for many of the Lord of the Rings scenes as well as the set for his latest masterpiece - the remake of the 1933 epic King Kong.
The World's Southernmost Capital- and the only one in the "Roaring Forties latitude!
According to its residents, Wellington is New Zealand's arts and cultural centre.
It's the capital city of New Zealand home of New Zealand's parliament and the seat of government.
But if you have an aversion to politicians, don't let that worry you - Wellington is a beautiful harbour city nestled between the ocean and exquisite rolling hills.
If you fly in directly to Wellington’s International Airport, book your rental car with us and you'll have the independence to make the most of this beautiful city and its enthralling region. A short but stunningly picturesque drive from the airport around Port Nicholson will bring you to the centre of Wellington.
The Beehive is home of New Zealand's Government in central Wellington.
The city itself is merely 2 kilometres wide and very easy to explore by foot. There are excellent shops, cafes and restaurants in the city centre along with professional theatre and Te Papa - New Zealand's National Museum right on the city waterfront.
Wellington has regular festivals and events so it's a good idea to book your Wellington car rental and Wellington accommodation well in advance to ensure you're able to get what you want. Visit Wellington NZ for more information.
When you're ready to explore the rest of the region, your rental car is the independent way to go and there are plenty of things to explore outside the central area.
The Wellington region also takes in the Kapiti Coast, Porirua, the Hutt Valley (left) and the beautiful Wairarapa with many historic towns and a wonderful wine trail - the Wairarapa is a must see while you're in the region. Visit Go Wairarapa for nature walks and activities throughout the area.