Cleveland Stables is a boutique equine property located in Ohariu Valley, Wellington, New Zealand.
The stables offer a range of services including arena hire, lessons, clinics, and events. The property is situated in a picturesque location, nestled between forest-clad hills and a beautiful harbor. Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, is known as the "coolest little capital in the world" and boasts museums, galleries, boutique shopping, trendy cafes, and fine restaurants. Most cruise ships arriving in Wellington berth at Aotea Quay, which is a 20-minute walk from the central city. Some smaller ships dock at Queen's Wharf, right in the center of the city. Visitors can find information on money changing facilities, visitor information, phone, internet, and restroom facilities within the Wellington cruise terminal. The Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, located in Civic Square in the center of town, is also available for local assistance. Wellington is a compact city, ideal for exploring on foot.For those interested in exploring New Zealand, there are several tour options available. The Lord of the Rings Tour with Red Carpet Tours is a 14-day tour that starts in Auckland and ends in Queenstown. The tour includes notable stops and overnights in Matamata, Piopio, Rotorua, Ohakune and Mount Ruapehu, Wellington, Nelson, Kaikoura, Christchurch and the Canterbury region, Cromwell, and Queenstown. The tour includes visits to several "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" sites such as Trollshaw Forest, Hobbiton, Mount Doom, The River Anduin, and The "get off the road" site. Accommodations on this tour are all in 4-star hotels.For those who prefer a road trip, a 2-week New Zealand road trip itinerary is available. The itinerary includes a visit to Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum of New Zealand, located on the waterfront in Wellington. The museum is free to visit, and visitors can pay a small amount for a guided museum tour. The itinerary also includes additional places to visit for those with more than 2 weeks to road trip around New Zealand.For those interested in a guided tour, the 14 Day Wonders of New Zealand tour with Gate 1 Travel is available. The tour includes visits to Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, and Te Anau. Tour highlights include a visit to the Waitomo Caves, Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Park, Pukaha Mount Bruce National Reserve, and a walking food tour of Wellington, known as the "culinary capital."