Wellington

Tuesday, February 13 Wellington

01 Lambton Harbor

There is a great morning view of Wellington from the Mt Victoria Lookout. All of the houses, both historic and modern, climb up the hills, perched on the cliffs. Each affords fantastic views, but we wonder about the wisdom of building such houses when there are 4 earthquake faults running through Wellington! The government buildings are built only 1300 ft from one of the fault lines. During a tour of the Parliament Buildings, built in 1899 and 1918, we learn that the buildings have recently been strengthened for earthquake protection. The newer, modern Beehive, built in 1977, now houses the executive offices. Other sites of the city are the large, modern Cathedral of St Paul, quite a contrast to the small, intimate 1866 Old St Pauls Church which was built entirely of wood. The city's popular cable car takes us up one of the many city hills to the Botanic Garden. From here it is a leisurely walk through the garden back down the hill to the city.

02 Wellington Highrises

03 Houses above the Harbor

04 Modern House with a View

05 Houses Climbing the Hillside

06 Beehive and Parliament

07 Parliamentary Library

08 Parliament Square

09 Cathedral of St Paul

10 Cathedral Stained Glass

11 Old St Pauls Church

12 St Pauls Interior

13 Old Stained Glass

14 Pew Decoration

15 Wellington Cable Car

16 Botanic Garden

17 Botanic Garden