Wellington

First glimpse of New Zealand today at about 7am when we got up, saw the South island first then sailed a little further and into Wellington Harbour.  Docked at about 12.30 and took a tour of the town, the Botanic Gardens, Wellington Harbour Board Museum and then up to Victoria Lookout for a 360 degree look at the city and surrounds.  Very impressed with Wellington, all built on the hills surrounding the harbour and although it was a Sunday afternoon it seemed very busy.

Got back on board about 5pm had showers, tea and in to bed early.  Sailed out of Wellington about 7pm on the way to Akaroa where we will be doing a bus trip of 90 minutes over the mountains to Christchurch where we’ll have the day to wander around.

And after leaving the computer on for about 6 hours I've managed to upload 2 photos, I'll have to wait till we get closer to home to thrill you with the photos!!

Pam doing the Titanic....sort of

Checking out the land which is covered with a long off-white cloud

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Crusing in to Wellington Harbour

Tugs coming to assist

Harbour with Explorer of the Seas at dock (Sister ship to Radiance of the Seas)

Timber (Radiata Pine) on the dock waiting for export

In the rose gardens

At the waterfall at the Botanic Gardens

Reaching up towards the top of the Kiwi carving

Down town Wellington - Sunday afternoon

View from Victoria Lookout