Wellington - New Zealand's Capital

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We left Napier and headed for our final destination on the North Island - Wellington. The drive was reasonably long so we stopped on the way for lunch, happening upon a really good cafe. Re-energised by food and the exciting news that my new nephew had just been born, we headed on to our destination.

The following day, we drove into the city (our campsite is located just outside in a place called Lower Hutt) and went on the cable car. It took us high up to an excellent city lookout spot and a Botanical Garden. We decided to walk the route back as the rain had gone and the sun had come out (one of the rare occasions it has done so since we arived!).

Tomorrow we are catching the ferry to the South Island - apparently the crossing takes 3 hours. First stop - Picton. Just 18 days left of our travels now...F&J.x.