Day 9 – Sailing to the capital

11 Mar

We had an early start to catch the 7.30am ferry from Picton, requiring us to be in the line by 6.30. The three-and-a-half-hour journey to Wellington took us through stunning fjords, offering beautiful scenery along the way.

Once we arrived, we took a stroll through the city, passing by the impressive parliament buildings, the picturesque harbour and a mix of modern architecture.

After settling into our Airbnb for the day, we decided to have a nice lunch – after all, we were in the capital. I chose a steak at Boulcott Street Bistro and left as a happy customer.

In the afternoon, we took the cable car from the city up to the botanical garden where we enjoyed a relaxing walk surrounded by lush nature.

Waiting for boarding at the ferry station
Ferry trip
Wellington harbour
Parliament buildings
Wellington Cenotaph
Antrim House
St Mary of the Angels
Lunch at Boulcott Street Bistro
Cable car
Botanical gardens

One Response to “Day 9 – Sailing to the capital”

  1. Poor Ronald's avatar
    Poor Ronald March 13, 2025 at 1:56 am #

    Have traffic congestion in New Zealand??? I was shocking abt it…

    btw, the woman’s picture on the ferry concourse of Wellington Habour is amazing lol

    How come your lunch the food looks like the British one at Boulcott Street Bistro lol

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