Wellington is the lively capital of New Zealand and it offers a range of exciting activities for the entire family to enjoy. The city also features fine central accommodation promoting the stellar hospitality only found in Wellington New Zealand hotels. One well-appointed hotel in Wellington that superbly caters to both business and leisure travellers is the Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay featuring stylish interiors and an ideal location from which to take in all the city sights. On a lazy Sunday afternoon, head on down to Waitangi Park; a fun, remodelled recreation space that offers great activities for the whole family. Every Sunday morning from 7am-12pm, the park also features a fruit and vegetable market, so grab some delicious bites to munch on straight from nature’s own backyard. Kids and teens will have a fun time with their skateboards, as there’s ample room for them to whizz and zip around, showing off the latest boarder moves. Take a stab at canoe-riding, as each day of the week offers waka(Maori for “canoe”)-launching, or play a round of fun petanque. The park has also hosted some amazing exhibitions, such as the Earth From Above exhibition, which featured panoramic photographs of various locations around the world, captured from the heavens by renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The exhibit was aimed at promotion sustainable development. The International Festival of the Arts has also held some fantastic concerts at Waitangi Park featuring some well-known names in the international and local music scene. Offering something for everyone, Waitangi Park is the perfect place to relax on a sunny afternoon and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.
Waitangi Park An oasis of rest and relaxation
