“Without a wish, without a will,
I stood upon that silent hill
And stared into the sky until
My eyes were blind with stars and still
I stared into the sky.”
Ralph HodgsonExactly a feeling akin to that emerged from the above expression is what will be going on in your mind if you reach Hawkins Hill, Wellington at least once during your trip to New Zealand. It’s like experiencing nature untouched by the modern technology! A little bit rugged or rocky, it may look, but what it has in store to provide every visitor is the tranquility as well as the serenity. Sometimes during your tour to an ultra-modern city you may look for an ambiance where the din and babble of a city life does not exist! Hawkins Hill, Wellington provides you exactly that sort of a backdrop under the vast expanse of blue firmament. Needless to say, Hawkins Hill is one of the favorite tourist destinations for those visiting New Zealand. The well-known marker on Hawkins Hill, Wellington is the radar transmission station. This station is used for watch and communications. Apart from sitting on Hawkins Hill, Wellington and uttering a prayer to God, visitors can also enjoy here several biking tracks for some adventure. The rocky backdrop south west of the city, contrasting strongly with the character of the neighboring metropolitan areas, Hawkins Hill, Wellington is indeed a must see in New Zealand.
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