Wellington

Wellington is the capital city and as such has more civil servants per capita than any other city. It is known as 'windy Wellington, a reflection of the varying winds and not the politicians. Most people dont realize however, that Wellington has more calm days than nearly every other centre in the country.

Mt Victoria. Drive up to the top of Mt Victoria and get a great view of Wellington and the South Island. This area is used a lot by runners and mountainbikers.
	Parliament Buildings. The buildings are in Molesworth Stnand make up the main debating chamber, the library and the main administrative building (the beehive because of its shape). New Zealand runs an MMP (mixed member proportional) system with elections once every three years.
Te Papa. The National Museum of New Zealand is located on the waterfront and was opened about twenty years ago to serve as a peoples museum which means it attracts people from all walks of life. It is free to enter although there is a charge for some  special displays.
	Oriental Bay. Walk or drive round Oriental Bay. In summer this area is a haven for those who like to swim and sunbathe. Carry on further by car and drive round the bays past Evans bay and on round the point to Worser Bay, Scorching Bay and Seatoun which is close to the open sea. Come back through the road tunnel past the airport and into the city centre.
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. This has been developed as a pestfree area to allow the  repopulation of some of our endangered bird species.
	The cable car. Not quite San Francisco, but the only cable car line left in New Zealand cities operates from central Wellington to the meteorological observatory above. The cars work as counter balances, the weight of one going down  working to pull the other one up the incline.