In 1865, Wellington replaced Auckland as the capital of New Zealand. Named in honor of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, this capital city quickly became the heartbeat of New Zealand.
Today, Wellington is New Zealand's political center. All government ministries, including Parliament and a plethora of foreign diplomats, are based in Wellington. But travelers booking flights to Wellington will experience more than a democracy -- Wellington is considered the arts and culture capital of New Zealand. Wellington is considered home to New Zealand's film and theater industry, hosts the "Te Papa Tongarewa" (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the biennial International Festival of the Arts. And, according to other travelers who have booking flights to Wellington, this compact New Zealand city boasts a nightlife not to be missed.
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