Wellington: the city between the harbour and the hills

Wellington is the capital and second largest city of New Zealand, located at the south part of New Zealand North Island and, along with Sydney and Melbourne, they are the cultural centres of Oceania. There are mountains around Wellington. The climate is mild and the seasons are spring-like. Wellington has a mild and humid climate and is a well-known tourist destination in the South Pacific.

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Wellington is a transportation hub from the North to South Islands. Wellington is also one of the deepest ports in the world. Under the influence of a maritime climate, the weather is warm and sunny. Wellington is located on a fault zone, except a flat area along the seafront, the entire city is built on a hill, which was severely damaged by a earthquake in 1855, and today's Wellington was rebuilt after 1948. Wellington is known as the "Windy City" because it nears the bay and its high altitude, which is often hit by sea wind most days of the year.

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Situated between the harbour and the hills, Wellington has scenic countryside, scenic seaside, well-developed national parks, and vineyards near downtown Wellington. For a trip out of town to the countryside, take the cable car from Lumberton Quay and you'll soon reach the botanical gardens filled with exotic flowers. The botanical gardens have many boulevards full of native plants, and a relaxing stroll through them, surrounded by flowers.

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Over the past decade, Wellington has undergone waterfront development. Important monuments have been meticulously renovated into lively seaside restaurants such as Shed 5 and Dockside, while some of the older buildings have retained their original facades and main structures, with interiors converted into apartments and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Public places and sidewalks are planted and visitors can feel the beauty of the harbour as they walk along the road. There is bridge that leads from the city to the sea, decorated with works by local artists, and another bridge that has just been completed, it is another great place to enjoy the sea view.