Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is home to the Carter Observatory. Established in 1941 with funds left by Charles Rooking Carter, the observatory makes a great place to spend a day.
To reach the observatory, ride a red Wellington Cable Car to the top of the hill overlooking the harbor. A short walk along paths through the Botanic Gardens leads to the main building. The gardens are 26 hectares of all types of plants and are only 0.6 miles from downtown Wellington. That is 0.6 miles UP hill, so that cable car ride is a good idea. With an emphasis on public education, the Carter Observatory has the 360-degrees panoramic Pelorus Trust Planetarium - a state-of-the-art full-dome digital theatre. The program is about one-hour long. Virtual space journeys take visitors on an imaginary voyage while interactive displays explain the Maori legends concerning the stars. Refurbished in 2010, the Carter Observatory is now a world-class visitors attraction.
The Carter Observatory is open every day except Christmas. Enjoy a morning walking through the Botanical Gardens then spend the afternoon in the observatory when the crowds are smaller.
Submitted by: Janet Webb Farnsworth, writer and Bernadette Heath, photographer and writer of "Grandma Needs a Four-Wheel Drive, Adventure Travel for Seniors." web page: www.grandmaneedsafour-wheeldrive.com
,Submitted by: Janet Webb Farnsworth, writer and Bernadette Heath, photographer and writer of "Grandma Needs a Four-Wheel Drive, Adventure Travel for Seniors." web page: www.grandmaneedsafour-wheeldrive.com
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