Wellington is a cultural feast with many museums including Te Papa (the Museum of New Zealand), the National Library of New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, Old St Paul's, and the Wellington City Art Gallery. There are numerous festivals including the New Zealand International Arts Festival, plus a strong theater and performing arts presence. The eastern suburb of Miramar has become a film-making, post-production and special effects infrastructure, leading some to call it 'Wellywood'. Recent films shot partly or wholly in Wellington include the Lord of The Rings trilogy, King Kong and Avatar. |