If Trees Could Talk

Much movie magic is created “in and around Wellington, the San Francisco-like capital city situated at the southwest tip of North Island” writes Boston Globe correspondent Ethan Gilsdorf. “In the city limits and within an hour’s drive, film geeks will find plenty of stops to satisfy their cinematic cravings. The best way to see movie sites here is to book a full-day tour with Wellington Rover, whose small vans take fans to a plethora of sites. Bordered on the east by emerald waters, and steep, green hillsides on the other three compass points, Wellington, with a population of about 380,000, has long been a jewel in the rough. Much of the city has a small-town feel, but it’s also a mecca for the arts, with a lively cafe and night life scene. Some claim it has as many restaurants per capita as New York.”