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It's worth trying to visit Wellington in late February/March because that's when the Cuba Street Carnival and the Fringe Festival take place. Visitors in even numbered years will also be able to catch the New Zealand Festival.
The Cuba Street Carnival showcases a wealth of buskers, musicians, djs, food stalls, craft stalls, community action booths, all celebrating the diversity that is Cuba Street. The shows are free and the food is cheap. Plus, you might get the chance to see one of Wellington's fine fine bands.
The Fringe Festival allows artists to use the city as a backdrop for their visual art, drama, comedy, and music. Some shows really work and become bigger productions because of their positive exposure at the Fringe Fest.
The New Zealand Festival brings together world class, international and national acts in gorgeous venues like the Kiwi-built tent on the waterfront (an homage to 100 year old tents like Belgium's Dans Paleis or Germany's Spiegletent) , the Opera House, St. James Theatre, etc. If you missed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe or the Edinbugh Festival, don't despair, they might be in Welli for the NZ Festival! The Fest always ends with world famous writers, who use the venues for lectures, readings, etc. There are moderately priced tickets for events and there are heaps of free and subsidized lectures.
http://www.cubacarnival.org.nz/
http://www.fringe.org.nz/
http://www.nzfestival.telecom.co.nz/home/page.aspx
Updated Apr 5, 2004
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The Tararua Forest Park is about 50kms north of Wellington and covers 155,000 hectares. The area is rugged with steep hills which are covered largely in native beech forest. On a fine clear day you can also get great views of the Tararua ranges and also as far north-west to see Mt Taranaki. The Wairarapa Valley is to the east and Wellington harbour to the south.
Updated Jan 25, 2003
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Masterton is a rural town of about 20,000 in the hub of the prosperous Wairarapa Valley. The coast can get pretty wild and is known for its fishing, surfing and seals that are found there. Masterton lies on the rail line that passes through the Rimutaka Range tunnel to Wellington.
Updated Jan 25, 2003
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The Wairarapa region is a rich farming district to the east of the rugged Tararua Ranges. Around 1 ½ hours drive north from Wellington, it is the home of the Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre near Masterton and the Martinborough wine region. Wairarapa is bordered by the rugged Tararua Mountains to the west and the wild Pacific Ocean to the east.
Updated Jan 25, 2003
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Castlepoint is named for its fortress-like headland. It is a seaside resort which offers surf beaches and a sheltered lagoon for reef fishing and floundering. About 2 ½ hrs drive from Wellington.
Updated Jan 25, 2003
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It's not really far from the beaten trail, but a lot of people somehow don't notice this building beside the Parliament Building. You can't actually go inside, but it makes a nice photo.
Updated Jan 22, 2003
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