{"id":115,"date":"2026-04-27T13:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ss2027.tottonc.com\/?page_id=115"},"modified":"2026-07-22T10:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T22:39:18","slug":"venue-and-local-attractions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ss2027.tottonc.com\/?page_id=115","title":{"rendered":"Venue and Local Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Home to Summer School 2027-28<\/strong> is<\/strong>
Wellington’s<\/strong> Scots College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At 1 Monorgan Road, in the Wellington residential suburb of Strathmore Park, Scots College is conveniently located in expansive grounds, just five minutes drive from the airport. Outside of peak-traffic hours it’s an easy 20 minute drive to\/from the city’s centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scots College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer School residents will be accommodated in the College’s modern co-ed Halls of Residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Halls of Residence offer primarily twin rooms, with shared amenities, including common rooms. Meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – are served in the College’s dining hall. For a sneak preview of Scots College’s boarding facilities, take a virtual tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that Scots College is a smoke-free area: no smoking or vaping is allowed anywhere within the school grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few shops are located short walk from the College. These include a foodmarket, bakery and cafe, a take-away shop and a pharmacy. Larger shopping centres are located 1-2 kilometres from the College, in the adjacent suburbs of Miramar and Kilbirnie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city’s public transport service, Metlink, has bus stops close to the College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wellington is a compact and walkable city, and is surrounded by an extensive network of hiking\/mountain biking trails. If you’d like to see more of Wellington’s attractions, take time to explore its galleries, museums, and cafes, or stroll along its waterfront to enjoy city and harbour views.
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Te Papa<\/strong>
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa<\/a>  is New Zealand’s national museum. With its treasure trove of artworks and cultural taonga, alongside fascinating scientific and historical displays, Te Papa can captivate you for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Cable Car<\/strong>
Ride the historic cable car<\/a> to Kelburn, 120 metres above sea level, for expansive views of the city and its harbour. Visit the cable car museum<\/a> or stop for a bite to eat, then take the return trip to Lambton Quay, or stroll back to the city centre through the Botanic Gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zealandia<\/strong>
Visit Zealandia Te M\u0101ra a T\u0101ne<\/a>, a fully fenced, predator-free urban sanctuary, to see native birds and wildlife thriving in a safe environment within the city boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Botanic Garden<\/strong>
One of the oldest botanic gardens in New Zealand, the Wellington Botanic Garden features protected native forest, conifers, plant collections, seasonal displays, a begonia house and an extensive rose garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Weta Workshop and Cave <\/strong>
Come face to face with characters in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or Avatar, in the Weta Cave. Or gain an exclusive glimpse into the world of movie magic on a guided tour through Weta Worshops – the creative home of these “movie giants”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Central City<\/strong>
Not only is the city’s CBD a shoppers’ haven, it’s also full of heritage architecture (think Railway Station, and the Old Bank Arcade for example). And don’t miss the iconic bucket fountain on Cuba Street where you’re likely to come across a busker or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Beehive and Parliament Buildings<\/strong>
Discover the fascinating history of Parliament\u2019s grounds and buildings at your leisure, guided by a free map from the tour desk in the Visitor Centre. A great passtime for a sunny summer day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wellington’s waterfront<\/strong>
Stroll, run, or pedal a croc-bike along the waterfront and Oriental Parade. Either way you’ll discover all sorts of gems en route, and get amazing views of the city and across the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more on what to see and do in the city and its surrounds,
go to Visit Wellington<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact the Organiser – Chris Totton<\/strong>
Email: ss2027@tottonc.com
Mobile: 027 589 9284<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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