National Park to Wellington

Unfortunately the crossing had been canceled for those wanting to do it as winds were high and rain was expected. We made our way south to the capital city Wellington. Recentlynnamed by lonely planet as "the coolest little capital in the world". The city has a 'buzz' about it, lots of out doors activities, including hikes, kayaking, mountain biking and theen there are many bars, theatres and art galleries. The Te Papa museum is a MUST SEE, and i have to say it is the best museum i have ever been to. There was a large colossol squid on show and various natural history artifacts. The museum highlights maori culture and history, the influx of Europeans and effects of war, changes through time and the movement of people into the country from all over the world. A really fabulous place and well worth a visit ove a couple of days when in the city. We ended up having a draw off in the arts gallery section and making 'poems' with the magnetic words on the writers wall. We stayed at Nomads where we wee treated to a fre mini meal of chili and spent the night playing beer pong and dancing in Electric Avenue! The night ended with a Bailys (i think).