- The East by West Ferry offers great excursion options. (Matiu/Somes Island.)  

- How was the birdlife? 

- And the ferry connects to Days Bay, too. ( Then take an ebike to Pencarrow Lighthouse.)  

- North of the Capital, the Escarpment Track is pulling the crowds.  

- If the weather's not behaving, what's new at Wellington Museum.  

- And the Te-Whanganui-a-Tara exhibition is a fresh feature?  ( Gigantic photographic carpet of the region on the floor.) 

For more tips on great trails and culture stops in Wellington, Mike's article is on the website. 

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