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Wellington has one of
the worlds great harbours and is actually a volcanic crater that has been
flooded by the nearby sea. The harbour is busy with boats, yachts, and windsurfers
and has some great beaches. In the summer months many Wellingtonians swim
at beaches like Oriental Bay Beach and Scorching Bay. Other parts of the coastline
are great for diving or windsurfing.
Wellingtons suburbs extend up and over the hills that surround the harbour, so many houses afford great views over the water. On the harbours edge are some memorable cafes and restaurants like the Chocolate Fish Cafe and the Tugboat restaurant. The East-West ferry connects downtown Wellington with the beautiful suburb of Days Bay and passes Somes Island on route. Days Bay is a great place for a coffee followed by swim at the beach.
Wellington harbour originally
had two entrances, the present one and a channel where Kilbirnie now lies.
Miramar peninsula was once also an island but an earthquake in 1460 linked
Miramar island with the mainland. Further uplift during the major earthquake
of 1855 brought Matiu/Somes higher above sea level so that much of the present
shore line is surrounded by cliffs. Lambton Quay the main shopping
street in Wellington was once also part of the coastline.
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