Three places you can only find in Wellington. 1. Wellington Chocolate Factory. Nested between converted apartments it is chocoholic’s haven. Watch live how some of their products are being made, smell the chocolate, have a cuppa coffee and sample some of the chocolate. It isn’t cheap but really good quality. 2. Six Barrel Soda. Another Wellington local. Home of delicious soda syrups, milkshakes and beautiful … Continue reading Only in Wellington
I greatly dislike waiting in lines for things like exhibitions, tourists attractions…. There was only one exhibition this year where I spent waiting almost an hour before the doors opened This exhibition was at Te Papa, Wellington called Gallipoli: The scale of our war exhibition which marks World War 1 centenary. It is free and well worth the wait. Created with Weta workshop (creators of … Continue reading Gallipoli: The scale of our war, Te Papa Wellington
Celebrating all things handmade! Open every Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. Under Frank Kitts Park Jervois Quay, Wellington Waterfront Wellington 6011 New Zealand Continue reading Underground market. Wellington
If you live in New Zealand, chances are you’ve seen a beautiful ad on TV – travel in style and comfort, courtesy of Kiwirail. If you haven’t, here is it. A couple of weeks ago Mr C and I went to Wellington for a long weekend. No set itinerary in mind, walk around the city, eat, drink coffee and most importantly catch the train back … Continue reading Wellington to Auckland by train
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