Fishing Tragedy

I do not know the date, but it would be over 100 years ago now. Some members of my great-grandparents' family went fishing off Island Bay. In view of other family members, their boat disappointed [disappeared]. The boat and the people on board were never seen again.

The perfect spot around the bays

Thirty days hath September, thirty things we remember … (#23 of 30)

During the summer I used to love going snorkeling with my dad and sister. We would check the tides and the weather before heading out around the bays in Wellington and picking the perfect spot to jump in. It was always hilarious when we went over deep water or water with lots of seaweed because my sister hated it and would panic a little bit. I even got to see a stingray up close when it swam under me. Driving around the bays was always one of my favourite parts of summer. (Sarah, Visitor Services Host)

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The storm in Island Bay

We had a big storm. It was very windy. the sea broke the seawall. The trees broke in the streets. There was lots of seaweed on the beach. Henry, 6, Island Bay.
  

Coffee and lego

Thirty days hath September, thirty things we remember ... (#11 of 30)

The best thing about Wellington is the way a good coffee can be found within 100 metres in any direction. I usually spend my Sunday morning if it's fine playing with the kids at Island Bay Park as the slide at the park is super high and very fast. But for me the best part about this park is the coffee shop directly across the road. The guys who have opened it have literally cut a hole in their fence, parked a caravan and installed a coffee machine. They live in the house behind so it's a win win. The caravan is full of lego sets ranging from the early stuff to the new series so it's like a mini lego museum plus coffee haven. If you like lego, coffee and homemade muffins this place is worth a look. (David, Exhibitions and Collections Manager).

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