09 February 1951
Wellington
…hillside capital of New Zealand where broad boulevards and modern buildings contrast with the nearby wild Urewera bush country and towering Kauri trees, many of which were growing before the Norman conquest of England
Log Abstract…
At: 7.18am (LT) Wellington arrival
Passage: 1 day, 00 hours, 54 mins.
Voyage Distance: 534 miles
Average Speed: 21.45 knots
Arrival Time
The CARONIA is due to arrive at Wellington, 7am. on Friday, February 9. If possible, the ship will dock at Aotea Quay; if not, the ship will anchor in the harbour and the motor launches will transfer passengers to Queens Wharf. A special notice will be issued later.
[Photo: Courtesy of Brian Hawley]
Departure Time
Promptly at Midnight, Friday, February 9. Please be sure to notify your Bedroom Steward of your return on board.
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Schedule of Shore Arrangements
EXCURSION S-12
Wellington City Drive - Half-Day Tour of Capital
Morning
At 9am. automobiles will be ready at the dock for this Excursion around the city and to the top of Mount Victoria and along the Marine Drive, from which fine views may be obtained of the harbour.
Luncheon
Automobiles will return to the CARONIA at 12.30pm for luncheon to be served aboard ship.
Afternoon
Automobiles will be available in the afternoon from 2pm to 4.30pm for individual use in the city.
OPTIONAL TOUR O-36
Four-Day Overland from Auckland to Wellington
Fri. Feb. 9
Leave Tongariro and drive to Wanganui 9am. Luncheon at Rutland Hotel, Wanganui. Continue to Wellington, with sightseeing drive in the city. Return to the CARONIA at Wellington 7pm.
OPTIONAL TOUR O-37
Four-Day Overland from Auckland to Wellington
Fri. Feb. 9
Leave Wanganui 8.30am. Morning drive to Wellington. Luncheon at Grand Hotel, Wellington. Afternoon sightseeing drive of the city, terminating at the CARONIA'S dock at 4pm.
OPTIONAL TOUR O-39
Eight-Day Air Tour from Auckland to South Island
Rejoining Caronia at Sydney
Fri. Feb. 9
Full day excursion to Franz Josef Glacier 10am.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel.