We flew from Auckland to Wellington and stayed overnight. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and is the main crossroad between the North Island and the South Island. Not only is Wellington the capital, but it has also established itself as the home of New Zealand's dynamic film industry (especially after the success of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films).
Wellington is affectionately called "Windy Welly" and we got to experience first hand the ripping winds and accompanying rain (sideways) that Wellington is known for. Fortunately the winds did eventually die down and the rain did stop long enough for us to visit some of the outdoor attractions.
Wellington is affectionately called "Windy Welly" and we got to experience first hand the ripping winds and accompanying rain (sideways) that Wellington is known for. Fortunately the winds did eventually die down and the rain did stop long enough for us to visit some of the outdoor attractions.
The Beehive, Parliament House and Parliament Library
The "Beehive" is the name for the Executive Wing of the parliamentary complex and it has been called this because of its shape. It was designed by British Architect Sir Basil Spence and was completed in 1982. The Beehive is 72 metres tall and has 14 floors, 2 of which are underground. It is where the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers have offices and where the Cabinet meets. Adjacent to the Beehive is the Parliament House and next to that, Parliament Library.
The "Beehive" is the name for the Executive Wing of the parliamentary complex and it has been called this because of its shape. It was designed by British Architect Sir Basil Spence and was completed in 1982. The Beehive is 72 metres tall and has 14 floors, 2 of which are underground. It is where the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers have offices and where the Cabinet meets. Adjacent to the Beehive is the Parliament House and next to that, Parliament Library.
Old Government Buildings
The old Government Buildings date back to 1876 and are among the world's largest all-wooden buildings. These buildings have been very well maintained and it was hard to tell that they are so old and made only out of wood.
The Little Red Cable Car
This is one of Wellington's prime attractions and takes visitors from Lambton Quay (the city's main business street) to Kelburn and the Wellington Botanic Gardens at the top. From the top we were able to get some views of the city and the harbour.
This is one of Wellington's prime attractions and takes visitors from Lambton Quay (the city's main business street) to Kelburn and the Wellington Botanic Gardens at the top. From the top we were able to get some views of the city and the harbour.
Te Papa Museum
Te Papa is New Zealand's finest museum and offers visitors the opportunity to interactively experience New Zealand's history and culture. Te Papa is situated on the waterfront and is a national icon. One of the main attractions at the museum is the huge Maori collection, which includes a marae (communal meeting place) created by leading Maori carvers. We spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring the five levels of this well laid-out museum and even though it was impossible to see everything in the limited time that we had, we made sure we saw the most popular highlights.
Te Papa is New Zealand's finest museum and offers visitors the opportunity to interactively experience New Zealand's history and culture. Te Papa is situated on the waterfront and is a national icon. One of the main attractions at the museum is the huge Maori collection, which includes a marae (communal meeting place) created by leading Maori carvers. We spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring the five levels of this well laid-out museum and even though it was impossible to see everything in the limited time that we had, we made sure we saw the most popular highlights.
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