W is for Wellington Cable Car: a ride to the Botanic Gardens

Wellington looking so fine

The Wellington weather has been perfect, warm sunny days, clear skies, no wind and the views have been breathtaking, so we headed downtown to take the Cable Car, which links the city with Kelburn, as the Cable Car lookout has stunning views over Wellington. And it did not disappoint!

The Cable Car is charming, the ride short and very steep, the tunnel was twinkling with Xmas lights and it was a reminder of four years ago on our first visit to New Zealand.

The stroll through the Botanic Gardens, which were established in 1868, with Shawni and Craig, along the Downhill Path back to the city was a treat, Fred delighting in capturing the gorgeous blowsy blooms, roses, irises, lilies and the seasonal displays.

The summer in full bloom indeed.

Summer blooms at the Botanical Gardens