Wellington New Zealand
Wellies, places, and history
Wellington New Zealand (new and used, ebay)
Wellington Boots in New Zealand
Try eBay.com.au for coat stands, wellington boots, or kids clothing shipping to New Zealand. Also see http://www.wellies.co.nz for Wellington Boots (Gumboots) in New Zealand - with an amazing selection of Hunter Wellies. See if there are any wellies for sale on Gumtree Wellington, New Zealand. Skellerup (based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded by George W. Skellerup in 1939) - have been manufacturing Gumboots, Thongs, and other rubber products, for over 60 years - see this list of Skellerup gumboot Retailers in New Zealand. Read more about the gumboot culture in New Zealand.
History of Wellington New Zealand
The city of Wellington, New Zealand - was named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo. The Duke's title comes from the town of Wellington in the English county of Somerset. Mount Wellington in Tasmania (near Hobart), originally called Table Mountain - until it was renamed in honour of the Duke of Wellington.Wellington New Zealand Quick Facts
New Zealand Flag
Timeline and important dates
Here is a brief history of Wellington, New Zealand.
- ~0: Evidence of human settlement by people from Polynesia
- ~800: Maori people arrive
- ~900: Kupe tribe settle in Wellington
- 1642: First European explorers
- 1839: Settlement by Europeans in Wellington
- 1840: Pact with Britain
- 1857: Authority to change constitution
- 1865: Wellington became capital of New Zealand, replacing Auckland
- 1907: Self-governing overseas territory
- 1923: Independent international trade negotiations
- 1947: Independence from Britain
- 1986: Constitution act, revocation of all UK legislative power
Interesting
- Wellington is the southernmost national capital in the world
- 4,115,771 population (2007)
- Geographic coordinates: 41 28 S, 174 51 E
- The Kiwi, a small native flightless bird, represents New Zealand (not official)
References
- CIA world fact book Wellington New Zealand
- New Zealand Wildlife and Nature - 21 day tour including Wellington
Interactive Map of New Zealand
This map shows the country of New Zealand in the southern hemisphere.
Interactive Map of Wellington New Zealand
Maps of Wellington New Zealand
The City of Wellington Zealand's own website provides educational as well as easy to read maps for sight-seeing tourists. See the maps page for more information. Below are travel and historical maps available for purchase from this website.
New Zealand Travel Atlas (Globetrotter Travel Atlas) (Paperback) |
Straying from the Flock: Travels in New Zealand (Paperback) |
Auckland and Wellington New Zealand Tour
Auckland New Zealand
Cosmos are offering a tour of Auckland, the Waitomo Glow-worm caves, Rotorua Paradise Valley Springs, an Agrodome sheep-shearing demonstration, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Reserve, visit to Napier, and a tour of Wellington.
New Zealand Photos
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Geysers at Rotorua |
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Milford Sound |
Queenstown |
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Milford Sound |
Te Anau |
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Dunedin |
Mount Cook |
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Malborough Sound |
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Wellington New Zealand Merchandise
See all Wellington New Zealand merchandise here.
I Love Wellington, New Zealand Mug |
Canvas Tote Bag Black New Zealand Capital |
I Love Wellington, New Zealand Long Sleeve T-shirt |
Caps Black I Love Wellington Classic Embroidery New Zealand Capital |
External Links
- Research paper on New Zealand sovereignty
- Find a place to stay in Wellington New Zealand
- Restaurants in Wellington New Zealand
- Various map photos and images of Wellington New Zealand
- Panoramic photographs of Wellington, NZ
- Wellington, New Zealand city homepage
- Wellington New Zealand info
- Gumboot Day - Taihape, New Zealand - Gumboot Capital of the World!
- Kids shoes and boots for sale - at Trademe.co.nz
Related Links
Animal Patterns
- Page 186 - Zebra patterns
- Page 187 - Zebra outline for colouring-in
- Page 188 - Giraffe patterns
- Page 189 - Leopard background patterns
- Page 190 - Paw print patterns
Other Patterns
- Page 191 - Concrete texture for 3d rendering
- Page 192 - Sparkle patterns
- Page 193 - Pink heart patterns
- Page 194 - Flower Patterns
Space Exploration
Creative Fun
- Page 77 - Make your own Christmas gifts and decorations
- Page 78 - Traditional Christmas Cake
- Page 79 - Make your own Christmas Charm Bracelet
- Page 80 - Make your own mini Boot Kidz coat stand
- Page 81 - Make your own Lego Boot Kidz
- Page 82 - Make your own Wellington Boots
- Page 83 - Make your own cards magazine
- Page 84 - Make your own dog collar
Travel and places
- Page 77 - Wellington Monument
- Page 78 - London Tube Map
- Page 79 - Interactive map of England
- Page 80 - Wellington New Zealand <<<
- Page 81 - Travel to Glastonbury
- Page 82 - When is the Glastonbury Festival?
Deals
- Page 83 - Amazon Gift Vouchers
- Page 84 - Gift Vouchers
- Page 85 - Deals
Design
- Page 86 - Display Stands
- Page 87 - London furniture designers
- Page 88 - Transparent Concrete
Other
- Page 89 - Kids Search Engine
- Page 90 - Bootkidz Gold Welly Award
- Page 91 - Shoe size chart
- Page 92 - Chloe Music