Wellington: Harbourfront Culture, Hilltop Sanctuaries & Creative Spirit

Cradled between a deep natural harbour and steep bush-clad hills at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington packs national museums, timber heritage, bohemian streets, and wild native bird sanctuaries into a remarkably compact footprint. This exploration map traces the capital from the lively waterfront quays and Te Aro's creative lanes up through Thorndon and Kelburn's civic and botanical landmarks to the panoramic ridgelines, forested reserves, and screen-craft studios of the wider city.