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Advantages: Nice stroll, good plants Disadvantages: Steep
If you only can spare time to seek out one plant in New Zealand, it would have to be the most famous of all its plants - the silver fern. If, on the other hand, you are a nature lover and you find yourself with a free afternoon to spend in Wellington (New Zealand's capital city), then I strongly recommend the Botanic Garden for its plants, scenic views and pleasant strolls.
For everyone else, I'd still recommend it, but only after you have taken your fill of the Te Papa museum (which is my number one "must-see" recommendation for Wellington). The gardens span some 25 hectares and if you are anything like me, they will fill as much time as you have to spare and then some.
People with bad knees or small children be warned though - it's pretty steep and you may struggle a bit! There are some mobility scooters available though. I came here ...
Advantages: Location, freindly helpful staff Disadvantages: bit tired/dated
min walk) 5th Ave is 2 blocks east. The subway is directly under 7th Ave. The entrance is on the corner of 7th/55th. We bought "metro cards" for $24 each valid for 7 days. A single journey on the subway is $2 if you go one stop or from terminus to terminus.
Yes, the rooms are a little bit tired/dated and a bit of TLC wouldn't be amis. However when we go on holiday the hotel is only a place to sleep, shower and change. As long as it is clean and comfortable then thats fine by me.
*** Top Tip *** Although the breakfast at the Park Cafe is good, why not stop at a street vendor for a coffee and do-nut. The coffee is the best ever, probably cause it is loaded with sugar and the cinnamon do-nuts are to die for and they keep you going till lunchtime or beyond!
Would we stay at The Wellington Hotel again? Yes without question.
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Advantages: Well planned for families Disadvantages: On a hill so be fit
Set on a hill overlooking Wellington's suburbs is an ideal home for a wide range of animals, birds, fish and even the shy, flightless kiwi, the nation's treasured, nocturnal bird.
There's an obvious focus on providing a natural environment for the animals with plenty of trees and other relevant features which the animals would enjoy in the wild.
While the `residents' are presented in the best condition for public enjoyment and education you can see that staff and management concentrate hugely on animal welfare and stimulation.
I've read some of the enterprising breeding programmes which go on at Wellington Zoo and this augurs well for some of the species which need a little help from man.
I've taken my children and grandchildren to Wellington Zoo and over the years it has improved hugely. They've all loved the little ...
