Wellington Travel Forum

I was surprised to find we get a Saturday postal delivery in Wellington.
Does anyone know if post offices are open on Saturdays. Got something urgent to post and it would be a hassle to go out today and post it.

Thanks if you can help.

The Wellington Metlink site is quite good but i cannot find out where or how to buy a smartcard.

I have tried several corner stores and 24 hour convenience stores - no joy.

It is much cheaper to have a card and at the moment I have three 10 trip cards - for zones 1,2 and 3.

But like today I am going out to Eastbourne and that is zone 6 - which I would rarely go to so don't want to buy a 10 trip.

And how does a smart card work? Do you keep topping it up or what?

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Hi - I am looking for a nice hotel, not too expensive, close to the Bluebridge Ferry for an 8am start, also local attractions.

We are keen to do the cable car. What else should we not miss, apart from Te Papa. We only have 2 days in Wellington.

Regards.

Is Wellington a tourist hotspot?
Is Wellington a place with masses of things to do?
Is Wellington impacted by the time of the year, Winter approacheth?

I would love to go out and walk the cliffs at Makara again.

I have searched Metlink Wellington but it tells me there is no public transport out there.

Anyone know if there is a small local bus or something?

It's been years and years since I lived in Wellington. Has it turned into party city? Are there any all night pubs, clubs, coffee bars?

What are the licensing laws like now?

What does Sunday look like these days?

Hello,

would anybody be so kind to tell me during which time of the year one can go to the beach/outside swimming pools in wellington?

I can look at the temperatures, but I guess I cant compare them to German temperatures (at least not exactly), b/c the sun "burns" more over there, thus it's probably a bit hotter?

How bad is the ozone problem, btw?

thx

Maybe one of the locals can help me out. I tried to reach an outfit in Martinborough called "Wet N Wild Adventures and Tours" but received no response from them. We are leaving this morning from Alaska here heading to Oz and NZ and would very much like to reach them. Do any of you know if this company is still in business? If not,are there any other companys that offer jetboat rides and/or trout fishing that you know of? We will be renting an RV for a couple of days so we can drive a ways from Wellington. Thanks in advance for any help you can send my way! CJ

I'm thinking of visiting New Zealand, both the North and South Islands, in either May or June.

What would the weather be like?

Hi Friends,

I'm moving from the US to Wellington soon, and I'm curious to know if anyone has advice on phone services. For example, I've heard that I can sign up for a digital phone service (e.g., Vonage) while I'm still in the US now and then use that same phone number and phone service while we're living in NZ. That way, we call easily and inexpensively phone friends and family in the US and they can phone us in NZ. I've also heard that it's cheap and easy just to use calling cards.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance.

I am traveling to New Zealand and will be in Wellington in late september. I also would like to travel to south island and have 5-6 days at most. Is it possible to find 5-6 day guided tours to South island from wellington. I will very greatful for the replies. Thank you.

Hi Fellow Travelers

Are there any place near Wellington to Bungee Jump?

Appreciate your reply.

Thanks.

I am traveling to New Zealand and will be in Wellington on the first few days of April, for a business and pleasure trip. Can anyone recommend a few nice/unique hotels to stay at? I am not really searching for Luxury, just nice accommodations in an area that is close to some bars and restaurants that I can entertain at? …Someplace younger and hipper than the old Victorian numbers that seem to be so prevalent. As always, all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!!

I'm from Singapore and planning on going to NZ for holiday with a friend. Its our first time visiting New Zealand and we've decided on Wellington.

-> For a first time visit to New Zealand on a budget trip, is Wellington realisticly the best idea or do you recommend another city in New Zealand?

-> Our budget for this trip (6days) is 1,028.14 NZD per person. Is that enough for a simple 6 day stay in Wellington?

-> Whats the weather like in Wellington toward end March?

-> We do not know anyone in NZ so basically we have to find our way around on our own. Is it relatively safe and easy to find our way in and around Wellington?

Please help, thanx. =)

Dear All,

I am planning to come to Auckland or Wellington to stay and work. Initially I will need somewhere safe and secure to stay for up to the first 6 months. So backpackers hostels and hotels are not really suitable. Does anyone know of such a facility in Wellington whereby we can rent a room for short -medium term safety and security?

Any suggestions welcomed, thanks!!

I am coming to visit my son in Wellington in late October and early November for 12 days. I know it's spring there now (almost?) and I am wondering what the average daytime and night time weather will be? My son moved there in May so nstead of trying to get him to answer me, I was wondering if some of you might give an idea on the weather, and how to dress for it. Springtime in the United States is shorts weather, but I was looking at some weather charts and averages and it appears that Wellington and surrounding area might be cooler like maybe late 50 degrees to early 60's. Any help/advice would be appreciated. I'm flying there three weeks from today and am trying to get a handle on things:) Thanks, Justinsmom

What's the coaches name? I am trying to track down someone I used to work with in Nottingham UK. His name is Michael (Mick) Waite. Last told he was football coach in New Zealand.

Hi

I will be in Wellington for a few days.
Can someone recommend a reasonably priced hotel.
Near Cuba street would be good.

Not too expensive.

Also, can anyone recommenda a tour to Rotarua or surroundns for a couple days?
Also, any tours in or around Wellington.

I will not have a car.

Cheers
Jokem

Myself and some friends are travelling to NZ later this year to meet up with a bunch of guys we used to share a house with many years ago. As far as the mates in NZ are concerned, there is only one of us arriving - we are keeping the arrival of the other two as a bug surprise. But I thought I heard somewhere that people waiting for arrivals at WLG can see passengers disembarking from planes. Is this the case? Would appreciate any info!

Cheers

Hey! A few years ago I had a roommate from New Zealand, her family comes from Poland but they've lived in NZ since the second WW. has anyone heard the name Lepionka? Her brother used to have a company producing fresh orange juice. I would appreciate any info on that matter.

hey im arriving in wellington with 3 mates on the 27th of december! we r there for 2 nites (mon nite and tues nite) what are the more happening places to go to there? clubs/pubs etc on the nite we r there??
any help would be good :)

Hi all...

I'm planning to go to Wellington with a friend of mine around Jan 3-18, 2005. We'd like to rent a studio apartment for about 1 or 2 weeks with great view of the harbour, preferably Oriental Bay area. Would appreciate if anyone can advise where I should look to (website etc) or if you know anyone that would let their apartment for that time?

Also, if anyone would advise what should we do in Wellington for 2 weeks? What beach should we go to if we just want to laze around, preferably one without the cold wind.

Thanks beforehand!

Rima

I'm trying to map out our travel route and I am wondering how long it takes to drive in a car from Napier to Wellington? The map software says that it is 268km (@100km per hour) it should take almost 3 hours. Is that correct???

Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

Im mexican chef. and I want to know welligton, new zealand, a prepare to work there please contact me
i want to make new friends, be my guest

I'm just looking for some advice on what to see and do around Wellington. I'll be here for about 4 months off and on and I'd like to know what I should do during my evenings and weekends without spending a whole lot of money.

Places and events where I might meet some locals would be great!! :)

So far I've been to Courntey Place and found some nice bars and clubs, but I'm looking a bit more laid back pubs. Any advice?

Cheers,
Dawn

Hi Guys,

Finally it seems our dream to live in kiwiland is becoming a reality. I have work set up for my arrival and am having to sell my car and find rentals for my house. Mad stuff! Out of essex at last!
During my recent trip I went exploring some of Wellington's suburbs and really loved the likes of Seatoun and Island bay. I was wondering if anybody lives in or around these areas or indeed other subrbs and has any opinions on them? I will be working in Johnsonville and my guy will probably be working in central town or Miramar depending on work. I would like to live somewhere with a little community, a few amenities but most of all, close to the sea to enjoy those sunsets (I'm a photographer).
If anybody lives in any other suburbs and thinks I should check them out too I would love to hear from you. I know it's a bit of a weird question asking others where I should live but I figured if someone was moving to the UK and said they were going to move to harlow I'd probably recommend somewhere else if you get me!!
One final thing, my guy is a 3d animator looking for work around Welly. He's currently working on a showreel to send off to various local companies but if anybody can offer any advice to help him find work we would of course be eternally grateful!!

Thank you lovely people!

H
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I'm travelling to NZ in about 6 weeks time, and I will be looking for a job more or less straight away. I've had 5 years experience working in a large busy office and was wondering how easy it is to find work out there. Does Wellington have Agencies which find you work, like we have here in the UK.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

Grant

Hello, we are a bunch of guys who would like to visit NZ. We have a lot of general information but we would like to have some info about spots who are worthwhile seeing and not commercially exploited

Is there some one who could give us some spots???

Thanks in advance

Hello,

For the last couple years, I've been thinking of getting a work/holiday visa for NZ. I am still thinking about it, and who knows, maybe in a year or so, I can manage to get there.

My question is about Wellington: what are the best websites for jobs, accommodation, all around living, etc, etc. in Wellington? I figure I should start looking early so that I'm more prepared when the time comes to get there.

I will be doing other research, but advice from VTers is always helpful. In the past I had been thinking about Nelson too, but I imagine Wellington would be better for jobs. I have picked the central region of the country because of the proximity north or south, making it easier for travel. Any other suggestions?

Finally, I'm hoping by starting early I can keep in touch with some of the locals, so I have people to meet when I arrive down the road. Even without being there, I always love to talk about it!

Anyway, enough babbling. It's a long term plan, but well worth the effort...

Cheers! Brandon