This is a great way to get a new perspective on Wellington's and the Hutt Valley's main attractions.
Born on 14 October 1888, Katherine Mansfield is widely considered one of the best short story writers of her time.
It is amazing just how much of KM’s Wellington still remains. This self guided tour takes you to both sides of Wellington harbour to see buildings and places that shaped the life and subject matter of this world-renowned writer.
This tour will take you to all the key sites of Wellington and provide you with stories of how Katherine Mansfield might have seen them.
The itinerary includes:
The Hutt City component of the tour will take you through Lower Hutt and around to the Eastern Bays to see holiday homes and seaside villages that influenced her writing. One of her most famous stories, 'At the Bay' is based at Eastbourne.
Pick up a Katherine Mansfield's Early Wellington brochure from Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre.
“…the longer I live the more Ireturn to New Zealand. I thankGod I was born in New Zealand.A young country is a realheritage, though it takes onetime to recognise it. But NewZealand is in my very bones.”
Katherine Mansfield, letter toher father, March 1922
Take the ferry across the harbour to take in the Wellington and Eastern bay components of this tour.
While you're in the Eastern Bays or Lower Hutt, take in one of the great cafes or restaurants.
Windmills at Avalon Park is a wind sculpture created by Leon van den Eijkel read more for his story.
The Hutt Valley is the golfing hub of the Wellington region.
Within a 30 minute drive you can play at one of 6 picturesque courses that each offer a different challenge and experience!
The 14th Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games will run in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand from the 2nd – 9th March 2012. With over 40 sports for Police & Emergency Services personnel to choose from.
Get back in the saddle! the challenge awaits - enjoy a coastal horsetrek and experience breathtaking views and unique scenery.
