Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located near the northernmost point of the island in the Cook Strait. It is a compact city, inhabited by mountains, hills and green landmarks, and the most important attractions are Wellington Zoo, Wellington City Museum, Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand), and Katherine Mansfield Museum. The city also organizes many interesting cruises, popular conferences, and has many fine restaurants that have won many government awards. It also includes a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches and colorful wooden houses. It has a cable car to the Wellington Botanical Gardens. It is a wonderful place and an excellent destination for tourism and recreation.