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AUSTRALASIA SMALL CITIES DESTINATIONS 10


LEFT: Albany whale watching


BELOW: Dunedin railway station


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WELLINGTON, NORTH ISLAND Counting a capital among small cities might


seem a bit odd, but Wellington’s a pocket-sized, culture-heavy beauty. New Zealand’s best museum, the expansive Te Papa, covers everything from how volcanoes work to the migration routes of the Pacific Islanders. There’s also the remarkable


Zealandia, an attempt to restore a valley to how it would have been before humans arrived in New Zealand, and plenty of filming locations for The Lord of the Rings. Twinned with them is the fascinating Weta Workshop, where special effects and props


artists take visitors behind the scenes to see how the movie magic was created. Book it: Opposite the parliament, the business-like but not cookie- cutter Bolton comes with a pool – a rarity in New Zealand. Travel 2 offers a Classic Suite from £73 per person twin-share. travel2.com


9 NAPIER,


NORTH ISLAND On the often-ignored east coast, Napier is


usually skipped in favour of the neighbouring Hawke’s Bay wine region. That’s a shame, because it’s one of the most striking cities on earth, and for lovers


of art deco, only Miami’s South Beach can compare. After an earthquake in 1931, Napier was rebuilt in the style of the time, leading to a remarkably uniform look across the city. The Daily Telegraph Building and National Tobacco Company Building are among the stars. Tours run by the Art Deco Trust are the best ways to delve in, although the National Aquarium of New Zealand is also here for those who prefer wildlife. Book it: Austravel sells a 12-day Follow The Grapevine self-drive trip from Auckland to Wellington, with two nights in Napier and three or four-star accommodation, starting at £2,479 including flights. austravel.com


CANBERRA, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY


Canberra’s reputation as a holding pen for politicians is being shredded, with new hip hotel and restaurant openings, adding to its burgeoning creative scene. To the visitor, however, the


Australian capital is packed with some of the country’s best cultural attractions. These include the National Museum of Australia, which breaks the country’s traditions and history into cleverly presented bite-sized chunks. The Australian War Memorial – with its incredibly moving Last Post ceremony at the end of the day – is engrossing for First and Second World War insight, and the National Gallery of Australia is a who’s who of Australian art. For the more nature-inclined, the neighbouring Namadgi National Park is fabulous for mountain walks and Balloon Aloft offers spectacular hot-air balloon flights over the city to see how its carefully planned urban design intertwines with the surrounding natural landscapes. Book it: The centrally located Waldorf Apartment Hotel has a family-friendly rooftop barbecue area, with studio apartments available from £80. waldorfcanberra.com.au


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PICTURE: TOURISM NEW ZEALAND


PICTURE: TOURISM WESTERN AUSTRALIA; DAVIDWALLPHOTO.COM


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