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Wellington City : http://www.fibcool.com/cheap-flights Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. Located at lower North Island, it is the centre of government, commerce and the performing arts. Wellington city has the most modern skyline of any city in New Zealand. Due to its wonderful coastal location, it has good ocean views. Wellington city is popular for its stylish shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries. There are some wonderful attractions in Wellington city which include the Botanic Gardens, Old St Pauls Church, Parliament Buildings, the Old Government Buildings and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

The Botanic Gardens in Wellington is an excellent place for a relaxing stroll. There is a rose garden known as the Lady Norwood Rose Garden which has both new as well as old flower species. The Begonia House in the Botanic Gardens has tropical and temperate plants, a lily pond, orchids and carnivorous plants. During summer, the beautiful blooms display a truly stunning sight. There is also a childrens playground in the gardens. The visitor information centre, Treehouse Visitor Centre, can be access via a tower lift. The easiest way to get to the Botanic Gardens is by cable car. The ride lasts about five minutes.

The Parliament Buildings of New Zealand consist of three main buildings: Parliament Building, Parliament Library and the Beehive. These buildings stand next to each other. In the grounds, there are beautiful historic trees and a rose garden.

The Old Government Buildings stand just across the street from the Parliament Buildings. Built in 1876, these buildings are considered as one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Currently, these buildings are occupied by the students from Victoria Universitys Law School. However, the original cabinet room on the first floor and the exhibits on the ground floor are open to the public.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is one of the largest museums in the world. It housed some of the most important taonga (treasures) of New Zealand. There are Maori, Pacific Island and European cultural exhibits. The museum housed the National Art Centre which has its displays scattered at different places in the museum. Ad-hoc exhibitions are held in the galleries. There are state-of-the-art time travel and virtual reality centres, a library, reading room, souvenir shop and cafes.

Old St Pauls Church is one of the most beautiful churches in New Zealand. This church is built entirely of wood, including its nails. It is a remarkable building with an early English Gothic-style design. A great number of shops in Wellington are located along the main shopping street of Lambton Quay. This street stretches to about 1,100m long and is filled with arcades, plazas and walkways.

Wellington city is a beautiful city with many wonderful sights. It has remarkable historic buildings, beautiful parks, superb museums and art galleries. Furthermore, with its fine location, the views from the city towards the sea or the mountains are simply wonderful. The atmosphere of this place is cool and refreshing. Wellington city is a great choice for a relaxing holiday vacation! Visit http://www.fibcool.com/cheap-flights now and find out more.

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