During the Great Depression, the streets of Wellington were graced by the presence of an extraordinary Airedale Terrier known as Paddy the Wanderer, who remains beloved more than eight decades after his death.
While New Zealand’s capital city might be best known for its cable car, Cuba Street and coffee, Wellington is home to another unexpected landmark that offers a window into the city’s past.
Pulling into Wellington on The Northern Explorer train from Auckland, it is readily apparent Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city — is a destination worth exploring.