This morning we visited the famous Dugald Mackenzie Rose Garden before heading for Wanganui, further up Highway 3.We arrived in time for a delicious lunch at a restaurant called Ceramic and then walked across the City Bridge to Durie Hill Elevator and Tower.
This historic elevator (lift) was built in 1919 and is apparently the only underground elevator in New Zealand. It is reached through a long pedestrian tunnel and you have to ring a bell to summon it. It costs $1 to ride.
Even though it was a hazy day the views were still amazing. We could just make out Mount Ruapehu, which is an active volcano!
We opted to take the lift back too rather than walk down the 191 steps!
Barnaby
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