Picton to Wellington

We left the campsite before daybreak to catch the Picton to Wellington ferry. A grey and chilly day, but we still stayed on deck to enjoy the views of Malborough Sound and coming into Wellington Harbour. We went to Te Papa for the afternoon. The Gallipoli section was overwhelmingly sad. We met the Moa bird, a now extinct gentle giant. We had heard of him in Te Anua and were intrigued. The other monster is pretty gentle too. We stayed with Rhiannon and Dylan, who treated to a great homemade meal and a very comfortable stay. It was great to catch up with their news.Read more