Wellington, New Zealand

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

Wind (now)

25 km/h

Coordinates

-41.2865, 174.7762