Mini Capital of the Southern Hemisphere Must-Do List!

As the world's southernmost mini-capital, Wellington packs a punch with its iconic spots. Here's your checklist! ✅ 🌟 Iconic Landmarks 📍 Old Bank Arcade Jay Chou’s photo spot! 📸 📍 The Roxy Cinema A vintage gem for movie buffs 🎬 📍 Cable Car 🚠 Ride the classic red tram to the top (don’t miss the mini museum & botanic garden!). 📍 Beehive (Parliament) Futuristic hive-shaped building—stunning at night! 🐝 📍 Te Papa Museum 🏢 NZ’s national museum (free entry!). 📍 City Gallery Home to the famous hand-face sculpture 👆🎭 📍 Wellington Museum Dive into the city’s maritime past. 📍 Cuba Street 🌈 The heartbeat of Wellington—colorful, quirky, and full of life (like Queenstown’s soul!). 📍 "142 Cobham Drive" Sign Literally a windblown sign on a hill—snap and go! 🌬️ 📍 St Mary of the Angels ⛪ A stunning neo-Gothic church near Cuba St. 📍 Victoria University (VUW) 🏫 One of NZ’s top unis, with gorgeous hilltop views. 📍 Oriental Bay Best waterfront walk + the iconic "Wellington" sign. 📍 Mount Victoria ⛰️ Panoramic views of the city & harbor—sunset magic! #NZLife #Wellington #TravelGoals #NZTravel #MuseumLover #SouthernCapital