Situated at the southern end of the North Island, Wellington, New Zealand, was recently named the coolest little capital in the world by Lonely Planet. Relax at Oriental Bay, Wellington's golden-sand inner-city beach and delve into the many museums, art galleries and theatre shows that make up the city's pulsing cultural scene. If you're into the outdoors, Wellington has action-packed adventure activities like mountain biking and sea-water kayaking, as well as beautiful walks around the harbour and surrounding hills.