Shared pathways and transport

TheWhanganuidistrictis recognised forits excellentcycling terrain,nationalaccessibilityand temperateclimate andWhanganui cityishome to mountainbikeparks andaninner-citybikepark.

Whanganui District Counciliscreating agrowingand well-connected network system ofcyclelanesand sharedpathways.

Asharedpathway isa route designated forshareduse by people who are cycling,scootering,skatingor walking. Sharedpathways encourage activetravelandprovideeasy, direct connectionsbetween variouspartsof thecity–fromtheriver, to the town

NationalLand TransportFund. The councilprovidesthe remainder.

The council-ledMa¯Ake Let’sGo skills educationprogrammes(BikeReady) inschool-basedsettingsas wellas radults. Visit website at www.letsgowhanganui.org.nz to find outmoreaboutactivetransportinour

Firstestablishedinthe1930s, idesair rbusinesses, touristsandprivatepilotsinthe wider Whanganui region.

Theairportisalsotheprimarybase fortheNew ZealandInternational CommercialPilot Academyandhome to the Wanganui Aero Club.

AirChathamsoffers regular commercialflightsbetween Whanganuiand Auckland– formore informationand to bookflights,go to www.airchathams.co.nz orcall0800 580127.

Fortravellersandvisitors to the airport, JARSCafehasa rangeoflight meals,snacksanddrinks available.

Freeparkingattheairportis available forup to 60minutesnext to the terminalbuilding. Thelong-termcar parkisfully fencedandissecuredand alarmedinthe eveningafterthelast flightandthen reopenedbeforethe firstflightinthemorning.

Formoreinformationaboutairport facilitiesandlinks to airport tenants, visit www.whanganuiairport.co.nz

Buses

Busesoperate regularlythroughout urbanWhanganui. Timetablesare availablefrom www.horizons.govt. nz/buses-transport/buses-transport andtheWhanganuiisite Visitor Information Centreat31 TaupoQuay. Thereisalsoa week-day commuter servicebetweenWhanganuiand PalmerstonNorth.Anew, highfrequencybus routebetweenthe Aramoho-Castlecliffsuburbsis scheduled to beginoperation in February2023alongwithother transportinfrastructureupgrades expectedinmid-2023. Comeintothe isiteorcheckHorizons’ website for updatedbustimetablesduringthe year.

InterCityoperatesdailybuses to Whanganuifroma varietyof towns andcitiesacrosstheNorthIsland. The InterCitybus stopinWhanganuiis at29 TaupoQuay, outside The Tram Shed. Formoredetailsincludingbus traveltimesandbookinginformation, dropin to thenearbyWhanganuiisite VisitorInformation Centre at31 Taupo Quay–theisiteisalsoanInterCity bookingagent. To arrange yourbus travelonline,visit www.intercity.co.nz

Taxiservices

AlltaxisinNew Zealandmustbe registeredwithataxi company. River CityCabsofferstaxiservicesin Whanganuiona 24/7 basis. Taxiscan beordered by calling08003453333, visiting www.rivercitycabs.co.nz or hailed at taxi stands.

DrivinginNewZealand

Youmusthave a validdriver’s licence to driveinNew Zealand.If youhave a validorcurrent overseasdriver’s licenceorinternationaldrivingpermit, youcandriveusingthispermit fora maximumof12monthsfromthedate youarriveinNew Zealand. Formore informationaboutdriverlicencing, contact Waka KotahiNZ Transport Agencyat www.nzta.govt.nz orcall 0800822422.

Forthelatesthighway information, call Waka Kotahion08004 HIGHWAYS(08004444 49).

TipsfordrivinginNew Zealand:

•Driveontheleft-handsideofthe road

• Youmustcarry yourdriver’s licence atalltimeswhendriving.If your licenceisnotinEnglish, youneed to carry an accuratetranslation

• Everyoneinamotor vehiclemust wearaseatbelt

•Childrenunder5mustbe restrained in an approvedcar seat

•Neverdrinkanddrive– fordrivers under20a zero-alcohollevel applies

•Itisillegal to use yourphonewhile driving

• To besafewhenparking,always lock yourcar.