Quick Facts
- Wellington is home to the world's southernmost national capital, located at a latitude of 41.2889° S.
- The city boasts the world's first-ever museum dedicated to a film, the Weta Workshop, which opened in 2007.
- Wellington was officially recognized as a UNESCO City of Film in 2013, highlighting its significant contributions to the film industry.
- The city's iconic Te Papa Tongarewa museum features over 1.5 million unique artifacts, including the largest preserved specimen of a colossal squid.
- Wellington's vibrant coffee culture is reflected in its approximately 400 cafés, making it one of the highest per capita coffee shop rates in the world.
Travel Details
- Country
- New Zealand
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- Nov–Apr
- Current Weather
- 🌤️16°C/61°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- NZ$ NZD
- Coordinates
- -41.2865, 174.7762
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