More Oamaru for you! Steampunk HQ, the centerpiece of the town’s theme. Not just a museum, an exploratorium of applied science and funky art. One exception? The sparkly bits are “The Portal” and I’ll provide a video elsewhere. Take your time, there’s a lot…
A few more of the older buildings in Oamaru…
Pix from the road to Christchurch. (Had to deal with the Foo Fighters twice, both traffic and booked accommodations.) Airbnb’d there, then caught the 7:00 AM train to Picton. Great views from the seat, but also the dining car and an open air car. A nice morning ride…
Then, in Picton, I caught the ferry to Wellington. Nice day, great views, huge ship! (I’d worried about making the connection on time, but everyone does it and they even transfered my suitcase from the train start to the ferry finish!). Let’s start with pix from the literature of Great Journeys and Interislander…
In Wellington, the apartment (not hotel) I’d rented was outstanding – a corner penthouse – check the view! Strolled around the waterfront that evening, then the next day – after sorting my SIM card issues (not liking OneNZ!) – went to the Wellington Museum. Then, walked thru town to the Te Papa Museum…
Te Papa Tongarewa is the Museum of New Zealand, and it is vast. It covers natural history, human history, art, culture, and combinations thereof. Wild architecture, huge rooms, multiple stories, great displays, too much to see, and all of it free! Here’s just a sample…
More Te Papa…
Wellington from Te Papa, and more of Te Papa…
The combinations of science, culture, and art – all richly displayed – are exceptional…
Finally, I kept walking around Wellington waterfront. Note the shoes (that might not be that comfortable). Last pic is of the venerable old building housing my Quest apartment. I would’ve stayed for a third night, but the Foo Fighters were in town from Christchurch and the price went up. Also, rain was forecast for the next day, so I booked a car and started my drive to Rotorua.
Plenty for one post. Next up: Napier, Taupo, and finally Rotorua, home of my brother Ron and his family…!