Although it is the capital of New Zealand, Wellington isn’t its largest city and we found our way out without any problems. The countryside roundabout is quite similar to the U.K.
It took just over a couple of hours to get to Palmerston North, our next overnight stop. It is named after a former British Prime Minister and the word “North” was added in the late nineteenth century to prevent confusion with the town of Palmerston on the South Island, which is near Dunedin.
It took just over a couple of hours to get to Palmerston North, our next overnight stop. It is named after a former British Prime Minister and the word “North” was added in the late nineteenth century to prevent confusion with the town of Palmerston on the South Island, which is near Dunedin.
Palmerston North is also known as the Rose City because it's home to international rose trial grounds where they develop new varieties.
Our motel was very nice; it even had a spa bath, which we took advantage of later. But first we strolled into town to send parcels home and get an ice cream :-).
Barnaby
Our motel was very nice; it even had a spa bath, which we took advantage of later. But first we strolled into town to send parcels home and get an ice cream :-).
Barnaby
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