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Plenty of shops to keep you happy
WELLINGTON
may not be New Zealand's largest city but it has plenty
to offer both migrants and visitors.
There are jobs available, affordable housing, a flexible
lifestyle and quality scenery.
On top of this there is plenty of culture, headed by the
national museum, Te Papa and high class shopping in
pleasant surroundings.
Basically, the central shopping area is broken into four
areas, each offering its own unique style and characters.
The Lambton Quarter has the most concentrated shopping in
New Zealand, where world famous retailers mix with unique
stores.
Explore Featherston Street, Woodward Street, and
Customhouse Quay.
Discover Kirkcaldie & Stains and The Old Bank
Shopping Arcade or head to the largest toyshop in the
country, Toyworld. For cutting edge fashion and style
check out unitycollection, Zambesi and Workshop.
The Willis Quarter is a mix of lifestyle shops - from
sporting goods to art, great books to designer gifts and
everything in between.
Many of Wellington's own fashion designers have their
flagship stores in the Willis Quarter. Check out Robyn
Mathieson, Voon, Starfish, Juno and House of Hank.
Explore Civic Square, The City Gallery and catch the
views from the City to Sea Bridge.
It is a quarter you can wander through for hours!
Experience the diversity of the Cuba Quarter and sample a
coffee from one of the eclectic cafes, explore the James
Smiths Market, or just enjoy the colourful character of
the Cuba Quarter.
Emerging local fashion designers can be found here
alongside antiques and collectables.
Every February Cuba Street hosts New Zealand's most
spectacular street party, the Cuba Street Carnival.
Courtenay Quarter is the entertainment centre of New
Zealand. There are restaurants, bars and cafes, theatres
and cinemas to suit all tastes and budgets.
The Courtenay Quarter is a 24 hour experience, from early
morning brunch to shopping, lattes to champagne,
innovative theatre to blockbuster movies.
It is home to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the
Royal New Zealand Ballet.
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