Sunday, 30 November 2025

Te Araroa 30/11/25

 Day 66, Ngaio to Wellington

Breakfast with the angels and more conversations before I was away down the road to rejoin the trail and the Wellington Northern Walkway.

Sunday morning Ngaio 
It was a quiet Sunday morning with a few joggers and dog walkers but no traffic as I walked the road to join the path following the stream to Wadestown.
Following the stream to Wadestown 
The trail then climbs over a hill with good views over Wellington until descending to the Botanical Gardens.
Trees and sky
Lots of interesting New Zealand vegetation and trees as well as herbs and the inevitable rose garden and café which provided a nice break.
Rose garden and café 
I had planned to walk to the end of the North Island trail today but after eating another scone decided that a wander through Wellington to my hostel before the rain started would be enough.
New Zealand Parliament building
I booked three nights in town at a very cheap hostel (single room) as the weather is still not looking good for the mountains so I have plenty of time to finish the South bit of the walk as well as see the sights of Wellington.
The old government buildings 
An excellent pub tonight with a live jazz band.
Jazz band at the Rogue and Vagabond bar
A very short day, only 10k 


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