Wellington 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.
Wellington New Zealand from the top of Mount Victoria
Wellington New Zealand from the top of Mount Victoria. More photos of Wellington, 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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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
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- Page 315 - Pink heart patterns
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- Page 316 - London Tube Map
- Page 317 - Interactive map of England
- Page 318 - Wellington New Zealand
- Page 319 - Travel to Glastonbury
Other
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- Page 321 - Chloe Music
- Page 322 - Display Stands
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