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27 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Wellington, New Zealand

Updated January 22, 2025

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This dessert from Hiakai features pears poached in manono tree bark with horopito (pepper tree) ice cream and almond “soil” made of toasted almonds and crushed biscuits.

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