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The tuis everywhere! We just love them - Charles, Ngaio

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Lonely Planet has chosen Wellington as one of the world's Top 5 Cities for 2011. There are lots of pretty big things that make Wellington an awesome place, but we reckon it's all the little things that help make it the "COOLEST LITTLE CAPITAL in the WORLD".

What little thing do you think makes Wellington that extra bit special? We've shown you ours already, and we'd love to see yours. Show us your little thing!

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Wharf jumping
Wharf jumping

- Hannah from Wellington

The overall feeling of the city - small but with an awesome sense of culture. Such a gorgeous place to be.

- Bec from Brisbane

Enjoying the lunch break on the bridge between Civic Square and The Boatshed. Great views!

- Laura from Kelburn

Eva's Attic on Cuba St - fabulous 2nd hand clothing store that supports local charities!

- Kim from Ngaio

I love Peka Peka beach!
I love Peka Peka beach!

- Joan from Waikanae

Petone - great coffee, food, shops, people, beach - it cannae be beat...

- Clarisa from Petone

"inspiration point"- Mt Vic at night time with the cars all fogged up!!
"inspiration point"- Mt Vic at night time with the cars all fogged up!!

- Ojay from Lyall Bay

Riding the cable car to the gardens and the stunning view as one gets off. Then the gentle stroll back down into the city. Fantastic.

- Dale from Auckland

Secret Getaways in the Suburbs...Baobab Cafe's Secret Garden!
Secret Getaways in the Suburbs...Baobab Cafe's Secret Garden!

- Amy from Newtown

The yellow pohutukawa blossoming now on the road between Seaview and Day's Bay.

- Ann from Te Aro

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TE PAPA!!!

- Phaedra aka Dancer @ Whitirea from Aro Valley

Tooting in the Mount Vic tunnel! Gives us a laugh every time!

- Anna from Wellywood

Wellington's coolest Women only Mermaid Guesthouse!
Wellington's coolest Women only Mermaid Guesthouse!

- Francesca aka Director Pacific Perfumes from Aro valley

Garden store at the top of Cuba st -in with Kruezberg Cafe drink coffee in a glasshouse look at healthy plants share information - or have a beer on a sunny day - a pleasant surprise to find Eden across from Hell at the Top of Cuba
Garden store at the top of Cuba st -in with Kruezberg Cafe drink coffee in a glasshouse look at healthy plants share information - or have a beer on a sunny day - a pleasant surprise to find Eden across from Hell at the Top of Cuba

- Kaye from Wellington

The tuis ! They're everywhere and we just love them.
The tuis ! They're everywhere and we just love them.

- Charles from Ngaio

the way people thank the bus drivers, complete strangers saying hi on a sunny day and the feeling on a stormy Wellington day of living at the edge of the universe

- Margie from WLG

All the wonderful public sculptures
All the wonderful public sculptures

- Megan from Hataitai

I still love watching the big bucket getting filled in Cuba Mall!
I still love watching the big bucket getting filled in Cuba Mall!

- Tony from Upper Hutt

Oriental Bay on a fine day
Oriental Bay on a fine day

- John from Courtenay Quarter

The Wellington Zoo
The Wellington Zoo

- Suman from Wellington

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