Wellington Region Travel Forum

Saturday August 2nd, meet for lunch probably at the Shepards Arms in Tinakori Road, Thorndon?

Any locals or visitors interested?

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?

and I would probably want it near the railway station. I know there is Otaki Beach - but I am not sure how far away it is.

Can you help?

Thanks.

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.

just arrived in wellington; plan to stay for three or four days...i'd like to see as much of north island as possible in about ten days/two weeks. i've been told to go up to napier...to taupo (instead of staying in rotorua) to the coromandel peninsular...bay of islands, paiheia...does this sound feasible? i'm also wondering if i can get up to the northwest tip of north island easily?

any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated...i've been taking intercity and newman's buses and they are terrific...don't have a car and apparently don't need one!

traveling on south island has been tremendously easy and comfortable...look forward to seeing as much of north island as possible!

thanks again for help.

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'll be in Wellington on a first-time business/leisure trip next week. I have Mon, Tue, Wed nights off and all Thursday. Some of it is already locked into definite plans (Te Papa, Cable Car, Botanic Gardens, Film Festival Movies) but I'm quite flexible and open to other suggestions, if someone cares to join me...

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
xx