Sunday, May 7, 2017

Wellington - Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria is a 196 metre high summit to the east of central Wellington. To reach the summit one can take bus or trek from the Oriental bay.  We preferred bus.

Mt. Victoria

There is also a memorial of Richard Byrd,  the first aviator to fly to the South Pole.



Memorial of Richard Byrd

Memorial of Richard Byrd

Mt. Victoria

At Mt. Victoria

A Canon at Mt. Victoria


Mount Victoria's original Maori(native people of New Zealand) name is Tangi-te keo though Matairangi is also used.

Mt. Victoria

Mount Victoria gives a 360 degree view of the Wellington City. The views are stunning.


View of Oriental Parade from Mt. Victoria 

View of the runway from Mt. Victoria

Cook Strait

Stunning view



View of the Wellington City


Awesome View
Basin Reserve

Beautiful Wellington

View from Mt.Victoria

I was spellbound with the beauty of the nature.



















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