"I'll be back!"

Kia ora,
Thomas Bissett is my name. From the UK and currently working in Auckland. I'm down in Wellington for a chilled out weekend away and have fallen in love with the city. The views from Mt Vic summit are just something else, and with the endless good vibes [emanating] from the cafes and bars, I now see why Aucklanders rave about Wellington. Had a great time, and in the words of Arnie...
"I'll be back!" 

Picnic at Mt. Vic

Today I had a picnic with my family at the top of Mt. Victoria in the back of our van. It made me happy because it reminded me of when my husband and I used to have picnics in the back of my 1977 Toyota when we were dating.

Tunnel tooting

Thirty days hath September, thirty things we remember ... (#5 of 30)

Driving through Mount Victoria Tunnel with my girsl we toot a cliched rhythm and wait for a reply. The local legend about why people toot is tied to the murder of 17 year old Phylis at the hands of her boyfriend, a labourer working on the tunnel. I think Wellingtonians are either 'tooters' or 'non-tooters'. Which are you? (Kim, Marketing Manager)

Stay Tuned for our daily memory posts throughout Wellington's Heritage Month 2013 - where staff and volunteers share one of their favourite stories of the Wellington Region.

Eyes down at the monastery

In November 1983 I had afternoon tea at St. Gerade's Monastery. We sat in the window seat and looked out at the wonderful view. I was then taken on a personalised guided tour - everywhere! The kitchen, the chapel and even where the brothers slept! I was told by my guide to 'keep my eyes down!' as I was probably the first Protestant woman to visit!

A helping hand

My story begins on a beautiful sunny day, I decided to walk up Mt Vic. I ended up collapsing and a really kind man helped me home! I [heart] the Wellington people. you rock! From Scotland.

Best sandwiches in town!

Vegan sandwiches. Let's start a sandwich revolution - the vegan sandwiches @ Deluxe Cafe are the best in town. Check them out.