Feb 7. Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, sits near the North Island’s southernmost point on Cook Strait. It's a small, clean city, encompassing a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbor, and colorful timber houses on surrounding hills. Wellington is our last city before saying goodbye to New Zealand. We've really enjoyed our time in New Zealand. The country and its people are beautiful.

Today, we toured the very impressive Te Papa Museum. The museum’s exhibits highlight the natural world and geology of New Zealand’s islands, as well as the Maori culture and traditions.

Before heading back to our ship, we walked around and had a fantastic vegan lunch along the Queens Wharf waterfront at Bin 44 Restaurant & Bar.

Tonight, we set sail, spending 4 days at sea, before reaching Melbourne, Australia!Read more