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Day 13 - Wellington
Overnight: Duxton Hotel Wellington
Meals: Breakfast

Drive to Nelson Airport and drop your rental car.
Depart Nelson at 10:25am on Air New Zealand flight 818 and arrive Wellington at 11:00am.
Take a taxi to the Hotel.

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is perched on the edge of Cook Strait in the southwest corner of the North Island. Wellington is fun to explore with its imposing Parliament buildings, brilliant harbor, modern skyscrapers or historic districts.

Spend the afternoon at New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum, Te Papa. You will gain an understanding into the origins of people, who they are and what the future holds for this uniquely blended culture.
The interactive and imaginative exhibits present the remarkable people, the resplendent land and diverse wildlife.

Not to be forgotten are the ancient treasures and contemporary art at Te Papa.

Wellington's Parliament Buildings complex at night.
The three principal structures - the Parliament Building, the Parliamentary Library and the Executive Wing known as "The Beehive".
All are open to visitors.

Duxton Hotel

Situated in the heart of the Harbour Capital of New Zealand, a city famous for its culture, atmosphere, lifestyle and history, opposite Te Papa - the Museum of New Zealand, and the Wellington Convention Centre.

Located only a short walk away are the central business district, the shopping and entertainment areas and the Queen's Wharf Events Centre.

The latest in luxury awaits you at the Duxton Hotel Wellington.

As soon as you enter the luxurious lobby, you'll become aware of the service and style that leads the way in Wellington.