Happy New Year!

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Back to a big city and Wellington it was to see in the new year. Spent the day looking around Te Papa, a massive museum and easy to spend most of the day in, which is exactly what happened.

Weather got worse in the afternoon with plenty of wind and rain, Wellington more than living up to its infamous reputation. Headed out for the evening to the main Civic Square for New Years. However the band and celebrations were cancelled due to the weather so went to a few bars in the main street and saw in the new year in an Irish pub, Kitty O'Shea's. Midnight came and went, nothing like the big countdown they have in the UK but a good night nevertheless.

Checked out and packed up ready for South Island. But first took in some more city sights - cable car and a walk back down to the centre. Then along the beachfront and up Mount Victoria for some great views over Wellington.

Gave the car back and headed for the ferry terminal ready for an evening crossing across Cook Strait.

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Photos

Wellington
from Mt Victoria

Views over Wellington
from top of the cable car