People+and+places-+Wellington+region

Places to visit Discover the intriguing stories of Wellington's history in this historic building filled with precious objects, beautiful displays and stunning technology. [|READ MORE]
 * [[image:matiu-island-223.jpg width="157" height="70" align="center"]] || =[|Matiu/Somes Island]= || Matiu/Somes Island Scientific and Historic Reserve is a tranquil retreat for wildlife and visitors alike ||
 * [[image:tepapa.jpg width="25" height="57" align="center"]] || [|Te Papa] || National museum and art gallery ||
 * [[image:bg_logo.png width="116" height="54"]] || [|Wellington Zoo] ||  ||
 * [[image:carter_observatory_-_pelorus_trust_planetarium_ns.jpg width="67" height="57" align="center"]] || [|Carter Observatory] || Let Carter Observatory’s experienced astronomy educators inspire your students about the wonders of our unique southern skies. Carter Observatory relaunched in March 2010 with a brand new astronomy education experience. ||
 * [[image:Zealandia.JPG width="201" height="70"]] || [|ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience] || Zealandia is the world’s first fully-fenced wildlife safe haven. ||
 * || [|Museums of Wellington] || ==[|Museum of][|Wellington City & Sea]==

[|Cable Car Museum]
Climb aboard an original ‘relentless red rattler', see the winding machinery and fully restored 1905 grip car and marvel at the history of this unique system. [|READ MORE]

[|Colonial Cottage Museum]
Step back in time and experience colonial family life with a tour of Wellington's oldest original cottage and its heritage garden - the best example of its type in the country. [|READ MORE] || People to visit you Antarctic Research Centre || dan.zwartz@vuw.ac.nz ||
 * [[image:cap e.jpg width="70" height="96" align="center"]] || [|Capital E] || Capital E is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation based in the cultural capital of Wellington, whose focus is children and their creativity. This is the only facility in New Zealand that gives children access to a wide range of creative technology, live performance and events, attracting up to 200,000 visitors each year. ||
 * || [|Trash Palace Recycling Centre] || The Recycling and Education Centre in Porirua operated by Mana Recovery. They won the "Green Gold" award at the Wellington Business Awards for 2012. ||
 * || [|Pataka] || Porirua Art + Museum ||
 * Name || Topic || Contact details ||
 * ==Dr Dan Zwartz== || **Research Fellow, Ice Sheets**