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September 1, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Wellington, New Zealand Packing Round 1. All of these descriptions fit Wellington except NATION`S LARGEST CITY . 2. Weather conditions in Wellington led to it being nicknamed "The WINDY City" . 3 This main street runs through the heart of the city and is known as the "Miracle Mile." LAMBTON QUAY 4. No visit to Wellington would be complete without a CARBLE CAR ride. 5. Lower and Upper HUTT are Wellington suburbs situated along the river of the same name. 6. "Government Buildings" is said to be the world`s second-largest WOODEN ediface. Picture: large round building Departure Round 1. All of these items are likely to be on menus featuring "kiwi" cuisine except BAR B QED SPARERIBS . 2. "Premier House" is the official residence of this current Prime Minister. HELEN CLARK 3. Wellington is home to the film company of this "Lord of The Rings Trilogy" director. PETER JACKSON 4. Wellington is situated on COOK Strait. 5. "Silly mid-on" and "maiden over" are expressions used in this sport. CRICKET Picture: modern building with sculpture in front On Tour 1. According to Maori legend, this explorer was the first person to discover Wellington. KUPE 2 The Wairarapa Region east of Wellington is a famous SHEEP - raising . 3. Lovers of literature will enjoy visiting this short-story writer's birthplace. KATHERINE MANSFIELD 4. The figurehead from this ship of Captain James Cook is found in the National Museum. RESOLUTION 5. You can indulge in this adventurous activity in the hills of nearby Paekakariki Village. "FLY BY WIRE" 6. The Lady Norwood ROSE Garden is part of Wellington`s large Botanic Gardens. 7. The nearby KAPITI Coast offers fine white-sand beaches, swimming and other water sports. Picture: Victorian house 8. Old ST. PAUL`S Cathedral is one of Wellington`s historical treasures. 9. Wellington`s landscape is dotted with New Zealand`s NIKKU palm trees. 10. The Nga Manu Sanctuary on the Kaipi Coast is an excellent place to learn about native BIRDS . 11. Kirkcaldie and Stains is a city institution. What is it? DEPARTMENT STORE 12. Part of the Maritime Museum focuses on this ferry that sank in the harbor in 1968. WAHINE Bonus Question One The lookout that the top of Mt. VICTORIA provides an unparalleled view of the city and harbor. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of New Zealand is Wellington found? Area 3 Picture: another Victorian house Slide Show 1. The landmark government office building known as The BEEHIVE was completed in 1980. 2. This futuristic museum, a waterfront landmark, is affectionately called "our place". TE PAPA 3. The Parliamentary LIBRARY is one of the oldest buildings in the Parliamentary Complex. 4. Historic Antrim House was once the residence of Robert Hannah, who headed a FOOTWEAR empire. Clues for next destination: Lake Sevan Former Soviet Republic Geghard Monastery |