12 Nerdy details in Wellington

Wellington, on the North Island of New Zealand, is not a massive city. But the more time you spend there the more secrets it will reveal. We’ve been a few times now (see our Windy Weekend and Beervana posts) and area always surprised.

1. Hobbit's Hideaway

New Zealand is well known for being the location for many of the LoTR films. But if you can take a short walk from the city centre to recreate a scene from the films for free..I mean seriously, why NOT? Now getting the the location in Victoria park is a bit of a hike, up hill, but the pay off is real. The day we were there there was a couple getting a private tour

Location: Mount Victoria Summit, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

2. LoTR costume surprise

3. The Old Bank Clock

4. Pegasus Books

5. An (almost) year-round Christmas shop

Christmas Wonderland Store

6. Free electric boat ride in Zealandia

7. The bird of the century mural (featuring John Oliver)

8. Garage Project’s Wild Workshop tour

9. Vegan jackfruit burger at Mean Doses

10. Changi Chips

11. The Colossal Squid Te Papa museum

12. Cultural street crossing signs

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