• Karen HechingerNew Zealand 2025Traveler
    Our hotel was approximately where the red do isWe had nice views of the harbor from our 10th story roomSnapped a few shots when I went out for a run..."The Beehive" - executive wing of NZ parlimentParliament HouseGovt debating chamber - just like British PM question hour!First referendum - this must have been an unpopular decision, no?Manhole covers are artsy and attractive here.Not sure what the message is here, but I think I like it

    7. Wellington-south end of North Island

    April 13, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Trivia question for my friend AT. What is the windiest city in the world? Nope, not Chicago. Yep, its Wellington.

    Wellington is a harbor town located at the south end of North Island and is the capital of New Zealand.

    We strolled along the harbor and through the city, taking the cable car up though the hillside town of Kelburn, and walking back through garden paths with a stop at "the Beehive", which is the locals name for the executive wing of NZ's parliamentary buildings. (The photo explains the nickname).    Read more