What a fantastic Welcome to Wellington at the airport, Gandalf the grey on the eagle Windlord from the lord of the rings movies. Wellington was just an add on to our short New Zealand trip but was definitely one of the highlights.
What a fantastic Welcome to Wellington at the airport, Gandalf the grey on the eagle Windlord from the lord of the rings movies. Wellington was just an add on to our short New Zealand trip but was definitely one of the highlights.
Hataitai bus tunnel, A public bus ride between the airport and Central Business District was like A theme park ride but way cheaper.
Hataitai bus tunnel, A public bus ride between the airport and Central Business District was like A theme park ride but way cheaper.
Wellington Civic Square art
Wellington Civic Square art
So that’s how they do it. Impressive as it must have some weight to it.
So that's how they do it. Impressive as it must have some weight to it.
Wellington is a very impressive place full of sculptures, art and pretty clean.
Wellington is a very impressive place full of sculptures, art and pretty clean.
We stayed on Willis Street
We stayed on Willis Street
The trendy and hippy Cuba street Mall.
The trendy and hippy Cuba street Mall.
I really enjoyed the Wellington water front I ran along it every morning.
I really enjoyed the Wellington water front I ran along it every morning.
Colourful Boat Sheds.
Colourful Boat Sheds.
Oriental Bay.
Oriental Bay.
The Beach Babylon Café for Lunch.
The Beach Babylon Café for Lunch.
Wellington city from the top of Mount Victoria. Thanks to forkyishere for the lift and tour.
Wellington city from the top of Mount Victoria. Thanks to forkyishere for the lift and tour.
Te Papa Tongarewa. Museum of New Zealand.
Te Papa Tongarewa. Museum of New Zealand.
They had some cool Maori Culture displays that were interesting to learn about.
They had some cool Maori Culture displays that were interesting to learn about.
Lot of other interesting and unique displays as well.
Lot of other interesting and unique displays as well.
Even just the view from the Museum was great.
Even just the view from the Museum was great.
The Beehive New Zealand Parliament buildings.
The Beehive New Zealand Parliament buildings.
One of our days visiting any new place is usually a decent hike. There is plenty of good walking in Wellington.
One of our days visiting any new place is usually a decent hike. There is plenty of good walking in Wellington. 
Wellington Botanic gardens
Wellington Botanic gardens
The Duck pond.
The Duck pond.
Lady Norwood Rose garden
Lady Norwood Rose garden
Stellin Memorial Park lookout.
Stellin Memorial Park lookout.
The way back down from Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout
The way back down from Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout
Bolton Street cemetery
Bolton Street cemetery
Solace in the wind Statue
Solace in the wind Statue
Thanks for reading our short 3 days in Wellington.
Thanks for reading our short 3 days in Wellington.