Wellington

Had a lovely day today catching up with Laurel (Music Secretary) and her husband. Met for brunch at a great little café with good coffee (that was a real highlight!). Then we headed to Te Papa – rated one of the best museums In NZ and it was FREE! Was really fantastic and allowed the children to learn much more about Maori culture as the South Island has been more about nature. Spent a few hours at the museum and said goodbye to Laurel and headed along the waterfront and over to the historical cable car. Here were so many young children jumping off wooden diving platforms into the harbour and was fun to watch them. Some nice pop up markets in shipping containers along the way as well. Went up the very steep hill in the cable car and wandered around the Cable Car museum at the top of the hill and then through the Botanical Gardens. Wandered further through the city enjoying some shopping time and an ice cream. Our supposed camping ground last night was basically a car park at the back of a motel so we thought we would try freedom camping again and this time found a lovely spot by the river north of Wellington. It was so beautiful watching the sunset as the kids had a cold swim and looking at all the boats going by. A great way to end the day.Read more