A Geothermal DayOn our way to RotoruaThe day is clear and sunny, I wish I could say the same for the roads. We stop a lot for construction. We are driving the Thermal Explorer Highway.The cities in New Zealand are much smaller than ours and there is so much natural beauty. This is probably because the total New Zealand population is 5.1 million.Taupo and Huka FallsJust before we get …
Hobbits and Wine Off to Rivendell Another cool sunny day. We leave Wellington and head towards Napier.Our first stop is Kaitoke Regional Park, or the site for filming Rivendell for Lord of the Rings fans. All the sets have been removed but there are signboards showing where scenes were shot and where certain trees are in those scenes. The archway from the movie has been reproduced on a slightly smaller scale. …
A Day in and Around WellingtonOld St Paul’s We wake up to bright sunshine so we head out to explore the city.Our first stop is Old St Paul’s Anglican Church. Built in 1866 in Gothic Revival style. It is a beautiful church with wooden arches and a warm, woody smell inside. National Parliament BuildingsOur next stop is the Parliament Buildings. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. All the Parliament tours …
A Day at the Museum of New Zealand Te PapaThe Museum of New Zealand Te PapaThe day is rainy and cold so we decide to go to the Papa Museum in Wellington.This museum is not to be missed. It is fabulous and it is free with only an extra charge for certain temporary exhibits. There are six floors and over 36,000 sq metres of space.I loved the New Zealand …
