Natural features in Wellington, New Zealand

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Kapiti Island Nature Reserve

Paraparaumu, Wellington

One of New Zealand's oldest and most important nature reserves, 5 km off the coast near Paraparaumu.

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Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Wellington

Wellington

The world's first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary: 225 hectares of forest valley in the suburb of Karori, surrounded by a predator-proof fence, just …

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Wellington's south coast and bays drive

Wellington

Wellington has one of the world's great natural harbours, and a drive (or bike ride) around the bays and the wild south coast shows it off.

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Petone Beach

Petone, Wellington

A long sandy beach at the top of Wellington Harbour, in the Hutt Valley suburb of Petone, with views across the water to the city.