Wellington is the cultural capital of New Zealand and is bursting with creativity in every form. Wind, coffee, nightlife, art, bays, beaches and cake tins. As the saying goes: "You can't beat Wellington on a good day!" Wind is good for you No matter your port of entry, the first thing that will sweep you off your feet are the gale-force winds that come blustering in from Cook Strait. This is known as the infamous Wellington Southerly. Arrive by Ferry from Picton and chances are you’ve spent the last 3 hours on the side of the boat regretting your choice of Kaikoura Crayfish for lunch. Arrive by plane and chances are you’re counting your lucky stars you’re still alive. Although, the locals will reassure you that these pilots are in fact trained for such treacherous conditions, as long as they fly with Air New Zealand. There are no promises with rival budget airline, Jetstar. So hold onto your hats and strap yourself in folks. Long Blacks as well as All Blacks Wellingtonians take their coffee very seriously. If you are ever caught drinking a spicy chai latté or think Starbucks is a viable coffee destination, then hide your face and weep! In the capital city caffeine beverages come in two forms: double shot Long Blacks or Flat Whites. No beating around the bush. For our foreign friends, a Long Black is not simply an Americano and a Flat White is not merely a Café con Leche… Long Black: A shot of espresso served over hot water. Often accompanied with a small jug of hot water on the side, making your Long Black go that much further. For the more fluffy personalities out there, you might request a dollop of cream or a splash of milk too. Flat White: The most common coffee
Wellington is the cultural capital of New Zealand and is bursting with creativity in every form. Wind, coffee, nightlife, art, bays, beaches and cake tins. As the saying goes: “You can’t beat Wellington on a good day!” Wind is good for you No matter your port of entry, the first thing that will
