Wellington is hailed as the best little capital city in the world - it is the southernmost capital and is known for its friendly atmosphere. The heart of the city is compact, walkable and alive with restaurants and cafes that give a welcome with stylish a la carte dining and pavement outdoor casual fare. It boasts more bars, cafes and restaurants per capita than New York. It is a fun place to work and relax. Greater Wellington reaches to Upper Hutt and beyond the Kapiti Coast and many beaches to the north.

About the Author

Graham Stewart is the author of 17 books including The End of the Penny Section, The Tangiwai Disaster - a Christmas Eve Tragedy, Auckland Before the Harbour Bridge, Around Wellington by Tram in the 20th Century, Wellington - Portrait of a Region, Napier - Portrait of an Art Deco City and New Zealand - Portrait of a Nation. Recently Graham received the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to historical research and photography.