Category: Wellington

Zealandia

July 28, 2025March 26, 2019

Zealandia is an urban ecosanctuary just outside Wellington and a great place to walk. We got there by taking the Wellington Cable Car up the hill then picking up the free shuttle.

Lord of the Rings Tour

July 28, 2025March 24, 2019

We took a tour of several Lord of the Rings filming sites with Flat Earth. We got to see some of the countryside too.

Northern Explorer

July 28, 2025March 23, 2019

We took the Northern Explorer scenic train ride from Auckland to Wellington as a way to see more of the country and get from one to the other.

Wellington

June 26, 2026March 23, 2019

We loved our 4 nights in Wellington. It’s quirky, walkable, has some great sights and restaurants. And it is windy!