Oct 28 Sunday Willington ferry terminal to Upper Hutt. Picton is a small town sandwitched between the hills and the deep placed waters of Queen Charlotte sound. The ferry ride is 3.5 hrs . across the Cook Strait past the spectacular Marbough Fjord . 1.5 hrs is spent in open waters. Our crossing was uneventful. We spent most of the time in the bow. http://www.interislander.co.nz/ On arrival to Wellington we go to Te Papa museum on the waterfront. Entrance is free. http://www.tepapagovt.nz/ We hire a guide ($8 each) and he shows us an overview of the 5 story building. Here is all things Kivi. My favorite was level 4 Maui meeting house painted in rainbow pastel colours . We stay at the Harcourt Holiday park. Some of us go to the RSA ( like an Leigon) I have my lamb yum.