Tag Archives: Wellington

Wellington: Te Papa Tongarewa

16 February 2018 On our last full day in Wellington we were anticipating rain, which never came, so we planned to spend it inside the Museum of New Zealand or Te Papa Tongarewa. The museum is free, except special exhibitions. … Continue reading

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Wellington: The Great War Exhibition

15 February 2018 As part of our walk from the city center to Mount Victoria, started in Mount Cook at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and The Great War Exhibition. We have been fortunate enough to visit some fantastic … Continue reading

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Wellington: Cable Cars

13 – 17 February 2018 The Wellington Cable Car was high on my to do list when I started to research the city. Growing up in Pittsburgh, the Duquesne Incline is iconic. Wellington’s cable cars looked quite familiar. They are … Continue reading

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Wellington: City Center

13 – 17 February 2018 To complete our tour of New Zealand’s North Island we spent several days in the country’s capital, Wellington. Wellington is the second largest city, however at about 417,000 residents it is much smaller than flagship … Continue reading

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