The Farewell Dinner was held in the James Cook Centra Hotel. In addition to exploring the downtown area, investigating Te Papa, New Zealand's magnificent new national museum and gallery, and a ride in the cable car to view the city from a loftier angle, there were opportunities to see something of the countryside. Those staying on for an extra day or two experienced an amazing drive over the mountains to visit the wine growing area of Martinborough, and one of the finest sunsets I have ever seen, a fitting conclusion to what was a memorable week. A small footnote which will only be understood by Those Who Were There. In case those of you unable to be present in Wellington are under the impression that all our time was spend watching Maori dancing, drinking New Zealand wine, eating large meals and playing with bungee sheep, it is only fair to mention that we did also have a full professional programme to attend, and there were indeed many interesting and fruitful sessions.
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