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Wellington Holiday Package Deals

Wellington

Referred to as the “coolest little capital in the world”, the capital city of New Zealand is rich in arts and culture, as well as a thriving movie scene.

According to Maori legend, Wellington Harbour was discovered by the explorer Kupe way back in AD 925. It was a further nine centuries before the earliest European visitors arrived to settle here, and from 1840, they started to arrive in large numbers. They named the settlement after the first Duke of Wellington and it was made the capital city of New Zealand in 1865. Today, it’s the southernmost capital on the planet. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by its large harbour set in a beautiful wooded landscape.

It has taken Wellington a while to fully establish itself as a tourist destination in its own right. In the past, the city was very much in the shadow of its bigger rival, Auckland, and was mostly used as a stopping point en route to the ferry to the South Island.

Today, visitors come to the city for its rich artistic and cultural scene, as well as its global reputation for movie making. Dubbed “Wellywood” by some visitors, Wellington is home to incredible sound stages, studios and special effects houses, which have made the city a major player in the international film industry. International blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Avatar have been produced here.

 

 

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*Sample package prices include accommodation plus roundtrip airfare for travel during the stated period. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy at hotel and lowest available airfare, inclusive of compulsory taxes. Prices will vary by date, length of stay, departure city, and availability. Some airlines may charge a fee based on your payment method, the fee is not reflected in the ticket price. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Fares may be non-refundable and are not transferable. Names changes may not be permitted. Baggage may not be included. Offers subject to availability and may be discontinued without notice. Expedia’s usual booking conditions apply.

# Hotel only prices are for the stated travel period, based on twin share and include taxes and fees. Offers are subject to availability and change and may be discontinued without notice. Additional restrictions, minimum stays and blackout dates may apply.

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