The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge bid farewell to New Zealand this morning as they boarded a flight bound for Australia. The couple waved and smiled at the crowds gathered to see them off at Wellington Airport, with William holding an alert and lively Prince George in his arms. After 10 days in New Zealand, the family will arrive at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport in the afternoon to embark on a second, ten day tour of Australia. Scroll down for video Say goodbye, George! The Cambridges waved goodbye at New Zealand's Wellington Airport today as they boarded a flight bound for Sydney
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The Cambridges waved goodbye at Wellington Airport as they boarded flight bound for Australia today
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It's usually Kate who holds Prince George in public, but it was finally William's turn
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Earlier they visited Royal New Zealand Police College in the small city of Porirua
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It's the last of their 10-day tour of New Zealand, with the couple due to land in Australia in the afternoon
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Curious: Baby George took in his surroundings as he was carried to the plane in the arms of @placeholder
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Last look: The Royal couple bid farewell as they prepare to fly to @placeholder
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A present for @placeholder: When the Duchess was given a soft plush toy intended for George from a young girl, Kate replied 'He'll love it'
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'William was just seeing Kate at the time and my dad would ask, 'So @placeholder, have you got any crumpet at the moment?'