Wellington harbour

The view from the ferry on a harbour cruise - after three days of glorious sunshine and warm weather, the clouds set in and the wind picked up again.

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary is a safe haven for endangered native birds and other wildlife, just 5 minutes from Wellington. It is 252ha of native forest, with 34km of walking tracks.

The view from the top

Braced against the strong winds at the top of Mt Victoria (196m), overlooking Wellington. The scenic lookout is located east of the city centre.

Makara beach walk

Above: The view from the top of the cliff along Makara beach, west of Wellington. We had a clear view of the South Island across the water. Below: The sparkling blue waters of the beach below us.

Botanic Gardens, Wellington

Above: A ride on Wellington's cable car to the top of the hill where the Botanic Gardens are located. The 25ha gardens are classified as an historic area. Below: the view looking back down towards the city.

Above: A tranquil scene in the Botanic Gardens. Below: An explosion of colour.

Parliament buildings

Above: The Executive Wing of New Zealand's Parliamentary complex, known as the Beehive. Below: The Parliament buildings in Wellington.