Anyway, our flight was at 10:50AM. We arrived at the Auckland International Airport, Domestic wing just an hour and a half earlier. The domestic wing of the airport is a bit small but with many gates and air bridges. For passengers departing, you could actually meet the arriving passengers are there were no divisions between the two areas. Both the arriving and departing guests pass by and use the same gate/section of the airport.
This tree is just lovely! The bright colors of Autumn. This is in front ofthr Bowen House.
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Checking in can either be through a self service kiosk or through check counters. I opted to do the latter as i need to request to be seated next to my colleague. Unlike other airports where it's the airline crew who would put luggage tag on your bag, in NZ it's the passenger who should put the tag and carry the luggage to the conveyer.
After checking in our luggages, we then underwent to the airport security check. Then, we were sitting near the boarding gate.
Wellington is just an hour flight from Auckland (it's like Manila to Cebu geography). Wellington International Airport is smaller than Auckland's. The runway can only accommodate small airbus planes. Upon arrival, we immediately went to the baggage claim section to collect our luggage. Then, off we were to our Hotel via Wellington Taxi. There is enough taxi supply in the airport so no need to worry to get off to the city.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (1NZD=38PHP) as of April 30,2014.
This my executive room at the Amora Hotel with special access to the executive lounge with free flowing drinks and refreshments 24/7.
First stop was at the Wellington Waterloo's Bank of New Zealand building. I can't help but give this building big space on this blog. This has to be the best building (both exterior and interior) i've been into. It is a glass made building which offers a panoramic view of the Mount Victoria and its Harbour.
BNZ's facade.
I was roaming around the city when i came across this old British inspired building. This is across the street from BNZ officd.
The succeeding photos are sceneries within the Wellington CBD. The Central Business District has narrower streets thus, almost everyone there jus walked when getting to their offices. I really didn't mind walking miles and miles away as the temperature was cold and i didn't get sweat at all. Well, at least i saved dollars from taxis which are quite expensive tranportation.
This is the Waterloo Quay or the Wellington Harbour. It was roughly 1KM away from my hotel. After our business meetings, i took the chance to walk around this area. It was around 4PM yet the temperature was freezing! What would you expect, the location is in the Harbour, the temperature was around 12 degrees Celsius. It got worse when the wind blew bringing the winter breeze.
This section is still within the Wellington's CBD. It is the busiest in the CBD - Lambton Quay street.
The Government House:
Right at the northern end of the Lambton Quay lies the most significant structure of the Country. It is where the Kiwi's most powerful person (Prime Minister) holds his office. Welcome to The Beehive!
This building was officially opened by her majesty QueenElizabeth II in 1977.
Right next to the Beehive is the Parliament House. This too was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1995.
Just posing! haha
This gothic designed building looks like a Christian Church (well, at least for Filipinos). However, this beautiful architecture is The Parliamentary Library. This is open since 1899. This lies next to the Parliament house.
Outside theParliament house complex is another governement building, the Bowen House.
This building housed the Prime Minister staff.
Right along the Lambton Quay street is the famouse Wellington Cable Car. Well, it's actually not the usual cable cars hanging. It's actually a tram. One can ride towards the top of the Wellington Botanical Garden which gives you a panoramic view of the whole Wellington, its Harbour, and the famous Mt. Victoria.
During our Lunch Break, my colleague brought me to the cable car. Indeed, the view was magnificent! and the temperature was too cold even though the sun was up. Cable car price was $7 (NZD) for return trips. It departs every 10 minutes between 7am to 10pm.
Victoria University's football field and the whole Wellington!
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