Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and the country's second largest urban area. It features a variety of architectural styles ranging from 19th century wooden cottages, such as Katherine Mansfield Birthplace in Thorndon, some streamlined Art Deco structures such as the old Wellington Free Ambulance headquarters, to the curves and vibrant colours of post-modern architecture in the CBD. Both the National Library of New Zealand, located on Molesworth Street, and the Te Puni Kôkiri building on Lambton Quay are aesthetically unique. Wellington is home to Te Papa Tongarewa (the Museum of New Zealand), the Colonial Cottage, Old Saint Paul's, and the Law School (largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere) and the Wellington City Art Gallery.
New Zealand Must-do Itinerary. Begin this unforgettable trip flying into Auckland and travel around these amazing cities by car. You will discover the best of Auckland (with so many beautiful beaches and Hiking trails waiting to be explored, enjoy nightlife and shopping), Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Kaikoura, Christchurch (home to adrenalin activities such as Jet Boating on the Waimakariri River , Sky diving, Tramping, Hiking and Mountaineering the high country lakes), Lake Tekapo and Queenstown, from the tropical golden beaches of the North Island to the wild and wonderful South Island. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.