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WELLINGTON What’s On

• Maps Activities • Events STATE OCEAN SERIES Capital Classic See page 9

What to do. Where to ay.

How to get there .

Travel with us to the ‘Seal Coast’ with wild animals and breathtaking scenery!

See New Zealand Fur seals in their natural habitat all year round on this 4WD adventure!

Departs from the i-SITE at 10.00am & 1.30pm

Freephone 0800 73 25 27 www.sealcoast.com Guiding you to the BEST SCENERY in Wellington for over 17 years!

Wellington at a Glance

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Haere Mai Welcome to Wellington – New Zealand’s Cultural Capital.

Set in a spectacular harbour location, Wellington has an easy way about it, mixing seaside suburbs with a city scene celebrated for its café culture and being the creative and political capital of New Zealand. Wellington’s compact size is ideal to explore by foot, with bush-clad hills only a few minutes’ stroll from the city centre.

Make sure you get the most from your stay by keeping your copy of Jasons Wellington What’s On close at hand as you explore. See what’s on in this busy city in our events calendar, find your way around with easy-to-use maps, and read up on accommodation, shopping, dining and transport information as well as plenty of ideas for sightseeing and activities.

Wellington at a Glance Wellington offers the best of city living, with fantastic shopping and dining, a nightlife that positively hums and a wealth of arts and cultural events.

The city bursts with theatres, galleries, museums, shops and restaurants, making it perfect for a cosmopolitan holiday, or sample the wonderful lifestyle attractions of the surrounding region.

The Hutt Valley is just 15 minutes’ drive north of Wellington. The cities of Lower and Upper Hutt make up the Hutt Valley region.

The seaside villages of Days Bay and Eastbourne in the Eastern Bays are excellent places to explore walkways and beaches, or stroll along the streets looking at the houses, village shops or grab a book and relax at any of the cafés.

Nestled around the shoreline of Porirua Harbour, Porirua is an interesting blend of modern mega-stores, local produce markets, small museums and scenic reserves and parks.

Enjoy your stay in Wellington – New Zealand’s Cultural Capital.

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Contents Wellington at a Glance....................................................................................2 Wellington Region........................................................................................... 4 Events Calendar................................................................................................6 Jasons Recommends What’s Hot.................................................................................................12 24 Hours in Wellington......................................................................... 16 Best of Wellington for Groups.............................................................18 In the Spotlight Mt Victoria................................................................................................ 20 Activities........................................................................................................... 22 Dining............................................................................................................... 45 Shopping......................................................................................................... 50 Accommodation............................................................................................ 55 Transport & Rentals.......................................................................................57 Around Wellington........................................................................................ 59 Porirua......................................................................................................... 62 Hutt Valley..................................................................................................64 Wellington Airport......................................................................................... 66 Useful Information........................................................................................ 68 Wellington Maps...................................................................... 4, 5, 70, 71, 72

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Wellington Region

Jasons Maps

Situated in the centre of New Zealand, Wellington is served by two major highways, the main trunk railway, inter-island ferries, and regular international and domestic air services.

The greater Wellington region is made up of Porirua, Upper and Lower Hutt, Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa. The first place of organised settlement in New Zealand, the Hutt Valley lies north of Wellington, incorporating both Lower Hutt (24km north of Wellington) and Upper Hutt (39km north of Wellington).

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PLIMMERTON MANA ISLAND

State Highway

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i-SITE Visitor Centre

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TITAHI BAY

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PETON

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WELLINGTON HARBOUR

KHANDALLAH NGAIO

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WADESTOWN NORTHLAND KARORI THORNDON

MAKARA

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Weta Cave

POINT HALSWELL WELLINGTON SCORCHING BAY MT VICTORIA EVANS MIRAMAR BAY NEWTOWN

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Johnsonville Shopping Centre

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Weta Cave (see ad on pg23)

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Staglands Wildlife Reserve (see ad on page33)

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Pataka (see ad on pg35)

KAIKOTE REGIONAL PARK

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Wellington is sometimes referred to as the Windy City. This is due to the city’s exposure to weather systems from the Tasman Sea. North-westerly airflows prevail in Wellington, and it’s often best to wear a waterproof or windproof jacket rather than use an umbrella (which may be little use in the wind). Wellington’s sunshine hours average about 2000 hours.

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Events Calendar

Events, Gigs, Festivals

December

25: Merry Christmas! (Public Holiday) Theatre

Special event

MAMA MIA Until 6 Dec

NZSO @ Te Papa

A mother. A daughter.

Three possible dads.

And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set to ABBA’s timeless songs, this enchanting tale will have you laughing, cheering and singing along!

6 Dec

Waltz into summer with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Learn simple dance steps to orchestral music and practise your moves with the orchestra or simply enjoy listening and watching. Then celebrate the festive season in a sing-a-long with presenter Bryan Crump and Wellington school choirs. Free entry, starts at 10.30am.

Museum of New Zealand

St James Theatre

Theatre

Spiegelworld presents Empire

Until 7 Dec

A 90-minute theatrobatic adventure smashing the boundaries of circus, cabaret, variety and burlesque, and reinventing the genres for your entertainment. The 700-seat antique spiegeltent, complete with bevelled mirrors, velvet-upholstered seating booths, and speak-easy style bar will host a jaw-dropping and outrageous night of eye-popping feats of grace and muscle accompanied by live music. ‘Empire takes traditional Circus, sexes it up and amps if off the dial’ – The Daily Telegraph.

Odlins Plaza by Te Papa, Waterfront, ticketek.co.nz

Music

NZSO presents Messiah

13 Dec

Jubilant and joyful, Handel’s triumphant Messiah captures the essence of the festive season. This awe-inspiring oratorio has moments of rare beauty, intense anguish and emphatic celebration.

Wellington Michael Fowler Centre, www.nzso.co.nz/concerts

Events Calendar

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26: Boxing Day (Public Holiday) Family

Red Riding Hood – The Pantomime

From 14 Nov

There’s lots of laughter and musical goodies in Red’s basket as she sets off on her journey to entertain young and old with this marvellous magical treat.

Circa Theatre circa.co.nz

Markets

Titahi Bay Fair

14 Family 14 Dec Santa Parade Dec

Join the friendly community for food, craft, music, sunshine from 10am.

The Santa Parade starts at the corner of Lambton Quay and Ballance Street and ends at Manners Street.

wellington.govt.nz/events

Whitehouse Rd Shops, Titahi Bay

Markets

Christmas markets The Wellington Underground Market is renowned for its world class range of products crafted by the most outstanding artisans, designers and craftspeople in the creative capital. Spanning over three weekends in the heart of Wellington’s picturesque waterfront with over 85 hand-picked stalls and festive entertainment. Enjoy shopping for unique presents in friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Weekends until Christmas

Under Frank Kitts Park Jervois Quay, Wellington Waterfront undergroundmarket.co.nz

What to do. Where to stay. How to get there.

Events, Gigs, Festivals

December

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Events Calendar

Events, Gigs, Festivals

January

1: Happy New Year! (Public Holiday) | 2: Public H Theatre The Kitchen at the End of the World

16-25 Jan

A story of marionettes who know they are limited by the extent of their strings – even kissing can tangle them – but they crave what lies beyond their reach.

Circa Theatre circa.co.nz

9-12 Sept

Theatre Seed From 17 Jan Sex and drugs, without the rock ‘n’ roll – oh, the mysterious business of fertility, with all of its challenges, heartaches and hormones. A drama that’ll have you laughing till the tears are running down your face. Until 14 February.

Circa Theatre circa.co.nz

Festival Wellington Pasifika Festival

17 Jan

This annual event brings over 10,000 people together to celebrate the region’s tight-knit Pacific communities, arts, cultural and political landscape and user-friendly city parks and environments. Bring the family along for this free event, filled with Pacific performance and entertainment, arts and craft stalls, food stalls, kids activities and more. Rain date: Monday 19 Jan. circa.co.nz

Special event

Discover Kapiti Heritage Day

18 Jan

Kapiti locals and visitors alike have the chance to discover the region’s enthralling and engaging heritage in one day. Eight museums from Otaki to Paekakariki will be open from 10am to 4pm to show and share Kapiti’s moving stories. So much of Kapiti’s history and heritage is about movement. Warriors, whalers, missionaries, traders, bushmen and farmers, soldiers, aviators, artists, settlers and holidaymakers all forged Kapiti’s heritage.

Paraparaumu i-SITE Visitor Centre discoverkapitiheritageday.co.nz

Events Calendar

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Holiday | 19: Wellington Anniversary Day Outdoors

Ocean Swim Series – Capital Classic

16-18 Feb

An ocean swim hugging the Oriental Bay Beaches. The State Capital Classic provides an ocean swim event for all ages and abilities: ‘I’m Going Long’ – a 3.3km swim, ‘Step It Up’ – a 1000m swim or ‘Give It A Go’ – a 300m great introduction to open water swimming; and ‘State OceanKids’ 200m kids’ swim.

Freyberg Beach, Oriental Parade, oceanswim.co.nz

Festival

Wings Over Wairarapa

16-18 Feb

Showcasing historical crowd favourites like WWI and WWII planes, contemporary aircraft and the future of aviation. The aerobatic displays and on the ground entertainment is continuous and with over 70 aircraft, including some of the rarest in the world, there is something for everyone. From static displays of vintage cards to military vehicles and aircraft, browse a large market and trade area and the sample wonderful local Wairarapa food and wine.

Hood Aerodrome, Masterton www.wings.org.nz

6 Feb

Family Te Rā o Waitangi

Celebrate Waitangi Day at Waitangi Park with music, kai and kapa haka. Dance to headline act Majic Paora’s blend of soul, r’n’b and reggae and get your hips swaying to The Modern Maori Quartet who describe themselves as “four good-looking, suave Maori guys crooning a mix of modern day and classic songs in Te Reo and English”. From 12 noon until 6pm. wellington.govt.nz/events

What to do. Where to stay. How to get there.

Events, Gigs, Festivals

January/February

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Events Calendar

Events, Gigs, Festivals

February

6: Waitangi Day (Public Holiday) | COMING Sports

Sevens Wellington

6–7 Feb

special event

ICC Cricket World

20 Feb

Witness 16 of the world’s top Sevens rugby nations battle it out on the fi eld – not to mention crazy costumes worn by fans!

Fancy a day at the cricket. This will be match 9 of pool A between New Zealand and England at the ‘Cake tin’.

Westpac Stadium

Westpac Stadium

Comedy

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure

14 Feb

A story of marionettes who know they are limited by the extent of their strings – even kissing can tangle them – but they crave what lies beyond their reach.

Circa Theatre circa.co.nz

Special event

The Winery Tour 2015

14 Feb

Headlined by the iconic Dave Dobbyn & Don McGlashan, performing together, followed by the legendary Supergroove and the Queen of the Winery Tour, Anika Moa. The Winery Tour is about three things that are great about New Zealand: our music, our wine and our scenery.

Held in the grounds of Luna Estate, Puruatanga Rd, Martinborough.

www.winerytour.co.nz 0800 111 999.

Events Calendar

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SOON: CubaDupa – Festival of Cuba Street

Until 21 Feb

Theatre

Demolition of the Century Fresh from performances in the New Zealand Festival, Auckland Writers Festival, Tauranga Arts Festival and Nelson Arts Festival, Demolition of the Century sees author/performer Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys/Scarfi es/Flight of the Conchords) stage a humorous and sometimes heartbreaking look at families, memories and the fragility of the human mind. He is accompanied by musician Joe Blossom, who plays a soundtrack that is both haunting and invigorating.

Circa Theatre circa.co.nz

Family

Wake Up Tomorrow

21-28 Feb

Made under the guidance of Wellington theatre makers in collaboration with Active, a service for youth with an intellectual impairment, audiences will be transported from the mundane moments on a long haul fl ight to bizarre and hilarious scenarios.

Please fasten your seat belts, make sure you are in the upright position and enjoy the journey. We may or may not arrive at the expected destination.

Circa Theatre circa.co.nz

28 NZSO Feb Music

presents Beethoven

It’s a Beethoven extravaganza with fearless British piano star Freddy Kempf. Kempf plays the mighty composer’s concerto masterpieces and also conducts the NZSO for Beethoven Piano Concerto’s No. 1, 2 and 3. Kempf is a charismatic force of nature at the piano who fi nds the emotion in every note.

Michael Fowler Centre 0800 842 538 nzso.co.nz

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Events, Gigs, Festivals

February

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What’s Hot Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family until 8 February If you thought you knew tyrannosaurs, think again. Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family provides a snapshot of dinosaur life and explores how tyrannosaurs became the world’s top predators with their massive skulls, powerful jaws, and bone-crunching teeth. While the most-famous member of this family was the mighty T. rex, tyrannosaurs came in all shapes and sizes including Guanlong, the ‘crown dragon’, and the tiny Dilong, the ‘emperor dragon’ with a skeleton just one metre long. tepapa.govt.nz

Walk Wellington Enjoy the history, sights and culture of this vibrant city. Walk Wellington’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides reveal stories about Wellington’s past, present, people and places in a two-hour guided walk departing daily from the i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square, at 10am. Evening walks lasting 90 minutes depart at 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; December through February. Adults $20, children $10.

For further information please email: walkwellington@xtra.co.nz or visit www.walkwellington.org.nz

Wellington Cable Car Every year over one million people hop on board Wellington’s iconic Cable Car as it travels from Lambton Quay, in the commercial heart of the city, under the corporate towers of The Terrace, and emerges in the hillside suburb of Kelburn. It’s the very best way to get an overview of the city and it stops right by the Botanic Garden.

Cars run every 10 minutes, seven days a week.

See ad page 35 Cable Car Lane, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington.

Phone: 04 472 2199 www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz

Great Outdoors Summer Events Explore our regional parks and forests with the Wellington Regional Council’s Great Outdoors Summer Events programme. Go on a guided bushwalk, cycle a new track or join in some family fun with over 50 different events. Nearly all events are within one hour’s drive of Wellington city, hosted by local experts and many are free. Events take place in all Wellington’s regional parks and forests between 3 January and 29 March, 2015.

Visit www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents/ for more information.

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What’s Hot

What to do. Where to stay. How to get there.

What’s Hot Taika Waititi as Viago by Freeman White, Oil on board, 2012, Gift of the friends of the NZPG

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The New Zealand Portrait Gallery From poets to prime ministers, visionaries to villains, actors to activists – and many in between – the New Zealand Portrait Gallery’s images help us appreciate New Zealand’s identity, culture and creativity. Now on show: the recently acquired portraits of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement as vampires in their film ‘What we do in the Shadows’ highlights New Zealand’s creative talent.

Shed 11, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. nzportraitgallery.org.nz

Summer City 2015 Kicking off at New Year, this annual summer festival lasts for about 3 months with over 100 free concerts and cultural events throughout the city, along the waterfront and in parks and gardens. Gardens Magic concert series, held at the Wellington Botanic Garden Soundshell, is regarded as the backbone event of Summer City and is a long-standing favourite with the Wellington community.

Visit wellington.govt.nz/events and download the app

Sevens Wellington: 6–7 Feb Wellington Sevens: where a sidestep meets Superman and a line-out meets The Lion King. Witness 16 of the world’s top Sevens rugby nations battle it out on the field. Fans will be treated to world-class rugby and all day entertainment, with live performances, chill out areas and DJ’s to get the crowd pumped.

Get down to the stadium from 11am to bust out your dance moves, win prizes and cheer on the boys in black as they defend their title.

Westpac Stadium, 147 Waterloo Quay.

Visit ticketek.co.nz/Sevens or sevens.co.nz for tickets and information

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Wellington from 20 Feb Jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with the world’s best 14 teams doing battle across 14 venues over 44 days, this is going to be a huge event on and off the field. The pricing of tickets start from just $20 for adults and $5 for children, and children’s tickets are available to every match, making this a truly family-friendly event. First match in Wellington is between England and New Zealand, the next match is England V Sri Lanka on 1 March.

Westpac Stadium, 147 Waterloo Quay, Wellington.

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24 hours

in Wellington

You’ve arrived in New Zealand’s premier food and culture destination, but you only have 24 hours, or less, to visit?

Wellington is such a vibrant city and has so much to offer, so where should you start? Never fear, here are our ideas for what to see and do in the short time you’re here.

Morning

8.45

After a good breakfast at one of Wellington’s many cafés, head to Queen’s Wharf to catch the East by West Dominion Post Ferry across to Days Bay and Eastbourne. The trip takes 20–30minutes and is a wonderful way to see Wellington from the water. You’ll pass Matiu/ Somes island (a predator-free scientific reserve) and, if you’re lucky, curious dolphins will swim next to the ferry. Take in the charms of the delightful Eastbourne village and stroll around the foreshore. New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield penned her story ‘At the Bay’ about Days Bay where her family used to holiday.

Phone 04 499 1282 Weekend times vary, please check with operator. www.eastbywest.co.nz

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on the ferry to Wellington Wharf, and you can choose to stop by the 12.40 Back at Shed 11,

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New Zealand Portrait Gallery

and get face-to-face with some history makers. Conveniently nearby, the public conveniences are noteworthy because they have not only won nationwide architecture awards, but has been named as among the top ten public facilities in the world by US website Design Curial. The Kumutoto toilets are suggestive of crustaceans or sea creatures, and it’s free to ‘spend a penny’ here.

Shed 11, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. nzportraitgallery.org.nz

2.00 Afternoon Just a five minute drive from the pm

Chocolate Fish Café (15-minutes from central Wellington), you can escape the heat of the day and get an insight into the famous Weta Workshop, home of Sir Peter Jackson’s production company. Everyone will be talking about the latest Peter Jackson film: ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’, so get some indepth information on the Window into Workshop tour (starts every 30 minutes from 10am to 5pm, and takes approximately 45 minutes). You’ll be guided by one of the workshop staff, have the chance to watch the experts do their thing, hear their stories and ask them questions. Sorry, photography is not allowed.

Once you’ve finished the tour you can explore the Weta Cave. Full of displays and official merchandise including replica props. There is no charge to visit the Weta Cave but there is an admission fee to tour.

Phone 04 909 4000 www.wetanz.com

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Te Papa Tongarewa: The Museum of New Zealand. Known as ‘Our Place’, Te Papa holds a wealth of New Zealand

treasures and exceptional international exhibitions. If you’re on more than a flying visit, be sure to check out the Air New Zealand 75 years: ‘Our nation. The World. Connected’ exhibition starting on 20 December. Get to know the local iwi (tribe), Ngāti Toa Rangatira, in a special exhibition. Take some time to explore the rest of the museum; you’re welcome to the Te Papa Marae (communal meeting place), and don’t miss exhibition highlights – from the story of Maori in New Zealand to the ‘junk shop’ that transports you through 100 years of Kiwi history. Watch out for dinosaurs, too!

Phone 04 381 7000 www.tepapa.govt.nz

Blair Street, just a few minutes 6.00 On walk away from Te Papa, is a

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working brewery where you can quench your thirst after such a busy day. Sample a few craft brews (Wellington is New Zealand’s craft beer capital, after all) from the range at Black Dog Brewery and learn more about New Zealand’s love of craft brewing. Save some room though, because dinner at Fratelli – just next door – is something to be savoured. Fratelli serves fresh modern Italian cuisine, specialising in 100% homemade pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and pizza from the wood fired oven. The menu changes seasonally; ensuring only the freshest ingredients are used.

This is perfectly matched with an extensive Italian wine list to complete the true Italian dining experience. www.blackdogbrewery.co.nz www.fratelli.net.nz

a night of it: enjoy an evening 8.00Make of theatrical entertainment at Circa

pm Theatre. Circa has gained a reputation

as one of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative theatres. Here you’ll see some top-notch shows (see page 24), whether it is drama or side-splitting comedy. Extend your evening out by staying for a post-show drink or sweet and chat with friends about the show.

Phone: 04 801 7992 www.circa.co.nz

Stroll to Wellington’s lively 10.00hub where creativity and sophistication Cuba Street,

pm meet, greet and welcome all. Enjoy

a pint at an Irish bar, a cocktail in a tucked away favourite bar, a coffee in a late-night café or a wine at a Laundromat!

Wellington is full of surprises, but what is certain is the warm welcome you’ll get from the locals who want you to see the best of their city.

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A visit to Wellington isn’t complete without some time spent at the iconic

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The best of what

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Wellington

has to offer for groups All the best travel memories are those shared with friends, family or other like-minded souls. So gather your mates and loved ones together, because we’ve selected the best of what Wellington has to offer for group visits.

Mud Cycles Not only do Mud Cycles offer a selection of mountainbikes for hire, the staff are all mountainbikers with first-hand knowledge of the local tracks. In fact, every Tuesday evening, no matter the weather, you can join them for a night ride. They can also accompany you on a ride specifically created for you and your group.

For the Kids: Don’t forget to ask about rides suitable for the younger members of your group. Instruction and bespoke rides are available for them too.

Contact Details: Phone: 04 476 4961 421 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington 6012 www.mudcycles.co.nz

Tours of Parliament Visit Parliament to see what happens when the House sits, and to learn about New Zealand’s democratic processes. Be guided through the architecturally diverse parliamentary buildings, including the Victorian gothic style library, the Edwardian legislative chambers and the distinctive 1970s Beehive. Free, one-hour guided tours begin on the hour from 10am–4pm daily. Groups of 10 or more are required to book their tour in advance.

Contact details: Visitor Centre (Executive Wing of the Beehive) Parliament Buildings, Molesworth Street Phone: 04 817 9503

Zest Food Tours Discover why Wellington is the ‘culinary, café and coffee capital’ with a guided gourmet tour. Have one tailored to your group, or select one on offer.

The Walking Gourmet introduces you to a variety of specialty stores, stylish cafes, a boutique coffee roaster and a unique chocolatier. The tour then concludes with a delicious, light, three course tasting lunch with matched New Zealand wines at the acclaimed Logan Brown. Guides fluent in European languages are available by request.

Contact Details: Phone: 04 801 9198 Email: tours@zestfoodtours.co.nz www.zestfoodtours.co.nz.

Congratulate them – they’ve been declared

by The Times as being one of the world’s top 50 museums! Considering they’re up there with The Smithsonian Institute and The British Museum, you know they really must be exceptional. Tours can be tailored to your group’s specific needs and interests.

Highlights include the Maori myths and legends show, A Millennium Ago as well as exhibits about the Wahine ferry disaster and 101 stories of Wellington life. Ask about a tour deal if you’re planning on visiting the Cable Car too.

Contact Details: museumswellington@wmt.org.nz Queens Wharf, 3 Jervois Quay, CBD Wellington www.museumswellington.org.nz

Paintball Corp

Have an adrenalin-fuelled adventure right in the heart of the city. Open for casual games or viewings 9am–5pm, or make a private booking anytime 24/7. Whether you want to have quick duel with your best friend, or play out a large-scale skirmish, this unique and centrally located venue allows you to do so while providing you with the best equipment available in the world.

With clean overalls on hand, there’s no need to worry about where you’re going next. Paintball will get you in the right mood before enjoying Wellington’s numerous bars and nightlife, and painting the town!

Contact Details: 84 Willis St, Wellington CBD 0800 4 PB CORP (0800 472 262) www.paintballcorp.co.nz

Adrenalin Forest Wellington Take to the treetops at Adrenalin Forest, a high wire adventure park where you’ll test your limits, challenge yourself and have heaps of fun.

The higher you go on this aerial obstacle course, the harder it gets. With platforms built around the trees, you can navigate your way from level one (Discovery) to level six (Adrenalin-max). While your agility and balance will be progressively challenged, your confidence will steadily improve. With nets to cross, flying foxes to ride, barrel obstacles to hurdle and Tarzan ropes to swing on, you’ll feel exhilarated and will probably want to come back for more.

Contact Details: Okowai Road, Porirua Phone: 04 237 8553 www.adrenalin-forest.co.nz

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Museum of Wellington City & Sea

Mt Victoria

In the Spotlight

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Mount Victoria, locally abbreviated to Mt. Vic, is a prominent 196 metre high hill to the east of the centre of Wellington and was named by New Zealand Company colonists in the 1840’s in honour of their young queen.

The Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do, providing stunning panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour. You can drive all the way up, or take the walkway through the bush-covered Town Belt. At the end of the summit road, near the viewing platform, is a striking memorial to Richard Byrd, the American aviator who mounted numerous Antarctic expeditions from his base in New Zealand; making the first flight over the South Pole in 1929.

Take a picnic with you, settle in on the hillside and relax while watching ferries and cruise ships sail into the harbour and planes fly in and out of the airport. This is also one of the best spots in the city for taking in a sunrise or sunset.

The St Gerard’s Monastery is an iconic Wellington landmark and sits prominently atop Mount Victoria overlooking Oriental Bay, its rich red brickwork, glowing as the sun disappears with the evening sky.

Maori Legend Legend has it that Wellington harbour, originally a land-locked lake, was home to two large and very active taniwha (sea monsters). One taniwha forged a passage to the open sea creating the entrance to the harbour. The second, named Whataitai (Hataitai), tried a different route, became stranded and died, his soul taking the form of a bird named te Keo, which flew to the top of what is now Mount Victoria and wept for the taniwha. To this day, Mount Victoria is known to Māori as Tangi Te Keo, “The weeping of Te Keo”, and the suburb on the hills immediately below it is named Hataitai.

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In the Spotlight

Mt Victoria

The Lord of the rings connection The very first footage of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy was shot on Mt Victoria in 1999, and The DeLuxe Embassy Theatre, built in 1924 and dubbed “New Zealand’s grandest picture palace”, was fully refurbished for the world premiere of Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King in 2003.

Full Moon Silhouettes The Mount Victoria Lookout is the location where the video, Full Moon Silhouettes was shot. It was filmed by photographer Mark Gee at moonrise on 28 January 2013. The real time video footage shows silhouettes of people gathered up on the lookout watching a huge moon rise, and quickly became an internet sensation, gaining international media attention and viewed by millions worldwide.

Scan the QR code to view the video - Full Moon Silhouettes

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Activities

Activities

www.walkwellington.org.nz

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The world’s coolest little capital makes a big splash with an exciting array of things to do, from cultural and heritage attractions to adventure activities.

Wellington’s compact size makes it easy to explore on foot, and a good way to begin is to catch the city’s historic Cable Car up to the beautiful Botanic Gardens to enjoy the stunning views and surrounds.

Join the locals for a stroll along Oriental Parade, catch the ferry across to the bush trails and cafés of Days Bay or discover the city’s lively maritime history at the Museum of Wellington City and Sea. For a glimpse of wildlife, take a seal coast safari, visit the zoo or check out the native wildlife at ZEALANDIA in Karori.

Living up to its claim as New Zealand’s cultural capital, Wellington is full to bursting with theatres, galleries and museums. Discover New Zealand’s heritage and ‘Awesome Forces’ at Te Papa, sit in for a Kiwi classic film at The Film Archive, enjoy the exhibitions at City Gallery, step back in time at The Colonial Cottage. Learn about Pacific culture at PATAKA, or see the original Treaty of Waitangi at Archives New Zealand.

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Wellington has plenty to keep activity-seekers happy: choose from rock climbing, kayaking, skating, fishing, and cycling or get a broader understanding with sightseeing tours such as scenic helicopter flights, gourmet wine and food escapes, or tours of the Lord of the Rings locations.

Be charmed by the heritage buildings of Thorndon, or see the original Treaty of Waitangi at Archives New Zealand.

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Adrenalin Forest Phone 0800 TO GO APE www.adrenalin-forest.co.nz High excitement & a great confidence builder. Test your skills on an Adrenalin Forest aerial obstacle course.

Located among natural surroundings in Canterbury, Wellington and the Bay of Plenty, Adrenalin Forest courses feature over 100 fun filled challenges across six levels. Each level is harder than the last, to conquer them all and claim your bragging rights you’ll be climbing, jumping and swinging at least 20 metres up in the air. Nerves will definitely be tested, but the revolutionary Clic-iT safety system will ensure you’re safe at all times. See display ad page 27.

Price: $42 Adult, $35 Student, $27 Child.

Opening hours: 7 days, 10am–2:30pm (last start, close at 5.30 pm).

Carter Observatory Wellington Botanic Gardens, Two min walk from top of Cable Car Phone 04 910 3140 carter@wmt.org.nz www.carterobservatory.org A world-class attraction bringing Te Ikaroa, the Milky Way, to you. Journey through the universe in New Zealand’s newest digital planetarium and celebrate the stories of the Southern Skies in our amazing interactive multimedia exhibition. Allow at least 1.5 hours. If space is of interest to you, allow a good few hours. Public telescope viewings are held on our late nights, Tuesday and Saturday, as weather permits.

See display ad page 25.

Price: Adult $18.50, child $8 and under 4 free. Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun 10am–5pm, Tue & Sat 10am–9.30pm.

Circa Theatre 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington Phone 04 801 7992 circa@circa.co.nz www.circa.co.nz Drama on the waterfront. One of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative professional theatres showcasing the best of theatre from New Zealand and around the world. With a fully licenced bar and restaurant, come and enjoy a pre-show dinner, dessert or after-show cocktail. Circa has your ticket for a great night out.

Price: Adults $46, students and seniors $38, under 25 $25.

Bookings: www.circa.co.nz, phone 04 801 7992 or at our box office.

City Gallery Wellington Civic Square, Wellington Phone 04 801 3021 citygallery@wmt.org.nz www.citygallery.org.nz Located in the heart of Civic Square, City Gallery Wellington offers captivating contemporary exhibitions

by New Zealand and international artists. A busy events calendar, reading room and free WiFi add to the gallery’s attraction as a great place to visit when you are in the capital city. Everyone is welcome at City Gallery, admission is FREE. Keep an eye on our website for current and upcoming exhibitions.

Price: Free entry.

Opening hours: Daily 10am–5pm (except Christmas Day).

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34 Mulgrave St, Thorndon Phone 04 473 6722 Fax 04 473 6422 Email oldstpauls@heritage.org.nz www.oldstpauls.co.nz

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10 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon Phone 499 5595 info@archives.govt.nz www.archives.govt.nz Visit the Constitution Room, home of New Zealand’s founding documents, including the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi and the 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition. Visit the Gateway to find out more about this country’s and your own heritage. Guided tours are free of charge and take about 30 minutes to one hour. Book online.

See display ad page 29.

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.

Katherine Mansfield Birthplace 25 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington Phone 04 473 7268 kmb@katherinemansfield.com www.katherinemansfield.com Discover the birthplace of internationally famous author Katherine Mansfield. The 1888 house and heritage garden are beautifully restored. Exhibitions, documentaries, shop and tours. For admission fees and opening times during public holidays, visit our website.

Price: Admission fees apply.

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am–4pm.

Additional Details: The house is a 10-minute walk from Parliament building or Old St Paul’s.

Mud Cycles 421 Karori Road, Wellington Phone 04 476 4961 mudcycles@mudcycles.co.nz www.mudcycles.co.nz Experience Wellington’s best adventure activity – mountain biking and bike hire. Trails range from easy sightseeing adventures through to advanced technical trails for the thrill seekers! Our friendly experienced guides and instructors are very familiar with the vast network of trails in the region to ensure you get a ride suitable for your level. Situated in the hills above the city at the base of Makara Peak. See display ad page 35.

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9.30am–6.30pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

Additional Details: Catch the #3 bus to 421 Karori Road.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa 55 Cable Street, Wellington Phone 04 381 7000 www.tepapa.govt.nz Experience an exquisitely carved marae, walk through living native bush, view historical and contemporary art and get shaken up in the Earthquake House. Come face to face with a colossal squid, then explore its life through 3D animation. Combine a visit with lunch or coffee and cake in one of our two cafes.

See display ad page 40 and 41.

Price: Free entry (charges apply to some short-term exhibitions and activities).

Opening hours: Daily 10am–6pm (late night 9pm Thursday).

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Cnr Ghuznee and Taranaki streets Phone 04 384 7647 www.ngataonga.org.nz We are excited to bring NZ’s film, television and radio collections together at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.

Experience our vibrant Kiwi culture via our free gallery exhibitions, or watch some of the thousands of films in our medialibrary free of charge.

See display ad page 35.

Opening hours: Gallery and cafe: Mon–Tues 9.30am–4pm, Wed–Fri 9.30am–7pm, Sat 4–7pm, Medialibrary: Tues–Fri noon–5pm, Cinema: Wed–Sat 7pm.

Old St Paul’s 34 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon Phone 473 6722 oldstpauls@heritage.org.nz www.oldstpauls.co.nz Old St Paul’s is one of New Zealand’s greatest heritage places, and one of the finest examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture in the world.

With stunning wooden arches and magnificent stained glass windows, it is a treasured venue for weddings, concerts and cultural events.

A ‘must-see’ experience on your visit to Wellington.

See display ad page 25.

Price: Entry by donation. Hourly guided tours $5 per person.

Opening hours: 7 days, 9.30am–5pm. Closed Christmas Day and for special ceremonies. Guided Tours – Exhibition – Gift Shop.

Paintball Corp 84 Willis Street, Wellington CBD Phone 0800 472 267 www.paintballcorp.co.nz Have an adrenalin-fuelled adventure right in the heart of the city. Open for casual games or viewings 9am5pm, or make a private booking anytime 24/7. Whether you want to duel with your best friend, or play out a large scale skirmish, this unique and centrally-located venue allows you to do so while providing you with the best equipment available in the world.

Price: From $17.

Opening hours: Casual games 9am-5pm.

Parliament Tours Molesworth St, Pipitea Phone 04 817 9503 fax 04 817 6743 tour.desk@parliament.govt.nz www.parliament.nz Free guided tours of Parliament begin on the hour at the Visitor Centre in the foyer of the Beehive – Executive Wing. Take a tour with one of our professional guides who will show you historic buildings and stunning art collection and talk you through the parliamentary processes. Tour route/times subject to change.

Opening hours: 7 days. Duration: 1hr. Tours run on the hour, first tour 10am, last tour 4pm. Additional tours offered during summer months/school holidays.

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Cnr Norrie & Parumoana sts, Porirua City, Wellington Phone 04 237 1511 www.pataka.org.nz Pataka has five main galleries with over 14 major exhibitions annually, showcasing an extensive range of contemporary Maori, Pacific Island, New Zealand and international art and culture. Enjoy a coffee at the cafeÅL while relaxing beside our traditional Japanese garden. All Pataka’s gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible and the Pataka complex also houses the Porirua City Library. See display ad page 35.

Price: Free entry to galleries.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am–4.30pm, Sun 11am–4.30pm.

Petone Settlers Museum The Esplanade, Petone (end of Buick St) Phone 04 568 8373 settlers@huttcity.govt.nz www.petonesettlers.org.nz Celebrate the history of the local area with this contemporary visitor experience and the exhibition, Tatou Tatou. The museum is situated in one of New Zealand’s most significant memorial buildings, the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial. The memorial was built to commemorate the arrival of the first British immigrants on Pito-one’s shores in 1840.

Opening hours: Wed–Sun 10am-4pm.

Jan-Feb opening hours: Mon–Sun 10am-4pm.

The Reserve Bank Museum and Education Centre 2 The Terrace Phone 04 471 3682 museum@rbnz.govt.nz www.rbnzmuseum.govt.nz Understand today’s economy. Explore its history. See historic banknotes, coins, artefacts and the MONIAC hydraulic computer. Experience the audio-visual and interactive displays.

See display ad page 36.

Price: Free entry.

Opening hours: 9.30am-4pm weekdays, closed weekends, public holidays and for special events.

Seal Coast Safari Freephone 0800 73 25 27 safari@sealcoast.com www.sealcoast.com Have you ever had a muffin with a seal? Well, you can on Seal Coast Safari! Let the fabulous views take your breath away as we climb over hills and private farmland. We then head down to the sea and 4WD on the beaches of Wellington’s rugged South Coast to the famous Leaning Lighthouse and its seals. Exhilarating access to the BEST SCENERY in Wellington.

See display ad on inside front cover.

Price: From $125 per person. Departures: 10am & 1.30pm.

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VISIT WELLINGTON AND USE THE CABLE CAR Ride the historic Cable Car from the heart of Lambton Quay to Kelburn where you can enjoy stunning views of the harbour, city and the surrounding hills.

Once at the top terminal, spend time at the lookouts and the nearby area – visit the Cable Car Museum, Carter Observatory

(admission fee), Krupp Gun and the beautiful Botanic Garden with its picnic areas and great playground for children.

Return on the Cable Car, take the shuttle/ walk to Zealandia or one of the downhill walks through the Botanic Garden via Parliament grounds and the Beehive back to Lambton Quay.

For bookings phone (04) 472 2199 www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz

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Located in the picturesque Akatarawa valley, Staglands offers visitors the unique opportunity to feed and freely interact with wildlife. Enjoy the walk-through aviaries full of brilliantly coloured birds. Feed the trout and eels.

Get up close to enchanting fallow deer. Discover the magical world of the Secret Garden. Experience the nooks and crannies of the Old Bush Settlement. There is also the Staglands café – a stunning log building with an open fire, outdoor seating and sumptuous menu.

Price: Adults $20, seniors $17, child $8, three and under free.

Opening hours: Open daily 9.30am–5pm.

Stonehenge Aotearoa 51 Ahiaruhe Road, Carterton District Phone 06 377 1600 info@stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz Situated in the serene environment of rural Wairarapa, Stonehenge Aotearoa is a window into the past where the visitor can rediscover the ancient knowledge of their ancestors. Our tours include tales from antiquity of the solstices and equinoxes and signs of the zodiac.

You will discover how stones, posts and shadows were used to unlock mysteries of the earth and sky which formed a cornerstone to the rise of civilization.

See display ad page 38.

Price: Entrance fee $8 or $16 for a guided tour. Children half price.

Hours: Open weekends, public and most school holidays 10am to 4pm. Phone 06 377 1600 or email Hellfa@xtra.co.nz.

The Dowse Art Museum 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt Phone 04 570 6500 www.dowse.org.nz facebook.com/thedowseartmuseum Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Wellington, The Dowse Art Museum is one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary art museums. Renowned for its significant craft collections and diverse exhibition programme of local, national and international artists, The Dowse also hosts a lively events calendar including artist talks and monthly evening music events.

With a family friendly space, great café and museum shop you’ll want to make a visit!

Price: Free. Open: 7 days, 10am–5pm.

Walk Wellington Departing from the i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square walkwellington@xtra.co.nz www.walkwellington.org.nz The best way to discover the heart and soul of Wellington (New Zealand’s capital city) is on foot. A two-hour guided walk through the central city learning about the history and culture of the capital city from local residents. Visit important historic sights including the Old Government Buildings, Waterfront, Supreme Court and Old St Paul’s.

Look for the guide in the bright green vest.

See display ad page 31.

Price: $20 adults, $10 children 5-16 years, under 5 free.

Additional Details: Walks daily departing from the i-SITE Visitor Centre at 10am. Duration: 2 hours. We walk rain or shine.

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Wellington Botanic Garden Glenmore Street, facebook.com/botanicgardensofwellington

Otari-Wilton’s Bush Native Botanic Garden and Forest Reserve,160 Wilton Road

Open every day • FREE ENTRY Wellington.govt.nz • Phone 04 499 4444

Wellington Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton’s Bush Wellington Botanic Garden 101 Glenmore Street, Thorndon, Wellington Otari-Wilton’s Bush 160 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington Phone (04) 499 1400 treehouse@wcc.govt.nz Wellington.govt.nz Wellington Botanic Garden is a beautiful 26ha park with a surprise around every corner – including exotic forest, native bush, floral displays and themed gardens, fabulous views and some of Wellington’s most scenic walks. At Otari-Wilton’s Bush you can discover New Zealand native forest and wildlife. Enjoy over 10km of excellent walking tracks, native botanic gardens, a treetop canopy walkway and sheltered, peaceful picnic areas. See display ad page 33.

Opening hours: Dawn to dusk.

Wellington Cable Car 280 Lambton Quay Phone 04 472 2199 info@wellingtoncablecar.co.nz www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz A great introduction to Wellington for visitors. The cars run from the heart of Lambton Quay, under the corporate towers of The Terrace, past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top of the Botanic Garden at Kelburn. Stunning views from the lookout of the city’s CBD and across the harbour to Hutt Valley & Eastbourne. See display ad page 31.

Price: Visit www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz for tour information and pricing. Departures: Daily.

Opening hours: 7 days a week. Runs every 10 minutes.

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Cnr Hill & Molesworth streets, Thorndon Phone 04 472 0286 admin@wellingtoncathedral.org.nz www.wellingtoncathedral.org.nz An awesome space in the capital precinct, the cathedral is the flagship of the Anglican Church in the city, a place of worship, hospitality and education. We are a vibrant and diverse community of people drawn together to worship God. Feel the size, discover the Lady Chapel, be awed by the choir, take time to pray and light a candle. Visitors are welcome at all services.

Opening hours: Daily 10am–4pm; Sunday 8am, 10am, 5pm; Weekdays 12.15pm; Thursday 5.30pm Choral Evensong (term-time).

Hop On Hop Off i-SITE Tour Bus Stop Wakefield St Freephone 0800 24 68 77 info@hoponhopoff.co.nz www.hoponhopoff.co.nz Hop on board one of our 12 seat high roof minibuses for a great two hour sightseeing tour, with spectacular views, fascinating architecture, quirky city life and stunning coastal drives. Enjoy an interactive and intimate experience with one of our informative local Guides AND hop off and on at any of the best 17 stops Wellington has to offer.

See display ad page 31.

Departures: Hourly 10am-2pm from i-SITE, 7 days.

Details: Visit our website for tour info and prices.

Wellington Movie Tours Phone 027 419 3077 www.movietours.co.nz Let us show you the sights of our movie capital as we take you where so many Lord of the Rings scenes were shot. Exclusive on-location movie clips, props for pictures and behind-the-scene stories make it all fun.

Our visit to the WETA CAVE with optional WINDOW INTO WORKSHOP tour makes the experience amazing.

See display ad page 29.

Additional Details: Visit our website to see details of our latest hot deal.

Zealandia: The Exhibition End of Waiapu Road, Karori Phone 04 920 9200 info@visitzealandia.com www.visitzealandia.com Just 10 minutes from central Wellington, Zealandia is a nature lover’s paradise and a sanctuary by the city! Learn about New Zealand’s remarkable natural history at this state-of-the-art indoor attraction. Designed by worldrenowned model and film makers, see 1000 years of environmental destruction and hear inspiring stories about what’s being done today to save New Zealand’s most precious native species. See display ad page 37.

Opening hours: 10am–5pm every day except Christmas Day.

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Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 4.30pm Sun: 11am – 4.30pm Free admission

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Unique gourmet food and wine tours with Zest Food Tours of New Zealand take you to taste the best food and wine and meet the passionate producers behind them-in places the locals know and love, in small exclusive groups.

Auckland • Wellington • Martinborough

See www.zestfoodtours.co.nz

for our tours and booking information or call 04 801 9198 in Wellington or 09 362 0588 in Auckland

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Understand our economy Explore its history Free entry Open 9.30am–4.00pm weekdays 2 The Terrace, Wellington ph 04-471-3682 email: museum@rbnz.govt.nz

Weta Cave Cnr of Camperdown Road & Weka Street, Miramar

RBNZ Museum Jason's04 advert artwork 1 Phone 380 93612014.indd info@wetaworkshop.co.nz

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Step inside the walls of WETA, a world-leading design and effects facility servicing the world’s creative industries. The multi-Academy Award winning company is home to the artists and craftsmen helped bring The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Adventures of Tintin, District 9 and The Lord of the Rings to life. Features an incredible exhibition and behind the scenes footage. See display ad page 23.

Price: Free entry (admission charges apply for the exhibition).

Opening hours: 7 days a week, 9am–5.30pm. Closed during New Years Day, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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MINUTES FROM TOWN ...YET A WORLD APART The ultimate eco-sanctuary experience SANCTUARY VALLEY Our stunning Sanctuary Valley is home to some of the rarest, most remarkable wildlife on the planet. And it’s the only place on mainland New Zealand where you will see our ‘living dinosaur’ the tuatara in the wild!

High quality New Zealand made gifts

THE EXHIBITION Fascinating multimedia exhibits allow you to step back in time to the day before humans arrived. Witness our effect on a paradise that had evolved in isolation for 80 million years and learn what we’re doing to put things right.

ZEALANDIA BY NIGHT This 2.5 hour tour by torchlight is a must for anyone who wants to see kiwi in the wild – we have at least 100 so the chances are pretty good! Often the glow worms are so bright you won’t need a torch!

Booking is essential.

Free shuttle from Central City i-SITE daily

End of Waiapu Rd, Karori. Ph 04 920 9200

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New Zealand Portrait Gallery The Gallery is a visual archive of the faces of New Zealand from famous individuals to the everyday. Our exhibitions include painting, sculpture, caricature, photography and new media. Through dynamic exhibitions the Gallery records our changing social environment, illumination our past, present and giving glimpses of our future. See display ad page 32.

Price: Free admission. Open: Daily 10.30am-4.30pm.

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Te Papa Explore the treasures and stories of New Zealand

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Te Papa is New Zealand’s innovative and interactive national museum located on Wellington’s spectacular waterfront.

Enjoy six floors of engaging and interactive displays. Encounter Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, New Zealand’s extraordinary natural life, its most important works of art and its unique history. With a combination of the latest technology and classic storytelling, Te Papa educates, entertains and inspires.

Introducing Te Papa Tour – 60 minutes This 60-minute tour is the perfect way to get an overview of Te Papa’s highlights, Māori treasures, and New Zealand history. Ideal for visitors with limited time or wanting an introduction for an extended visit.

Summer (Nov–Mar): Tours depart at 10.15am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and extra tour Thursdays 7pm. $14 Adult and $7 Child (5-15 years) Book online at tepapa.govt.nz or Te Papa’s Information Desk on Level 2.

Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family is an interactive exhibition featuring augmented reality, multimedia experiences and hands-on fun to delight visitors of all ages. Be prepared for lots of surprises and goose-bump moments. You might even find yourself looking over your shoulder in terror!

27 Sep to 8 Feb 2015. $14 Adult and child $6. tepapa.govt.nz/tyrannosaurs

Air New Zealand 75 years: ‘Our nation. The world.

Connected’ - Celebrating a Journey Shared Come on the journey through the decades in this interactive, fun and exciting exhibition featuring the real stories, romance and glamour of flying with a glimpse into the future.

20 Dec - 7 Jun 2015. Free entry Te Papa is open daily 10am – 6pm (late night 9pm Thursday). Free general admission. 55 Cable St, Wellington Ph +64 4 381 7000. tepapa.govt.nz

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A night out in Wellington is certain to involve fine food, great service, refreshing drinks and music that will get your toes tapping or your soul singing.

Wellingtonians have a passion for fine food and drink accompanied by excellent live music. If you’re out on the town, you’ll likely hear some bass and soul-heavy tunes performed by some of New Zealand’s finest musical taalent. Wellington is the home of heavy-hitters Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Black Seeds, Phoenix Foundation, Trinity Roots and the founding members of Fly My Pretties as well as many others.

Wellington’s eclectic music taste – from indie rock, folk and jazz to roots and hip hop – is both reflected and complemented by the vast array of venues offering a variety of atmospheres. Sit back and indulge in decadant desserts and cocktails while listening to laid back jazz in the cosy bookish intimacy of The Library, or share a jug of beer and some fries, dance to local, national and international acts at San Fran or Bodega.

You can take it slow, indulging in a mighty craft beer at a cult beer bar in the central city, or shake your thing at one of Courtenay Place’s many clubs.

In the upbeat and hip suburb of Newtown, on the outskirts of the central city, new venue Moon is the place to catch emerging and well-established acts and have your own inter-stellar experience. .

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The Library 53 Courtenay Place, Wellington Phone 04-382 8593 www.the library.co.nz

Opening hours: Hours: Mon-Thurs 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-

3am, Sun 5pm-1am.

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MOON 167 Riddiford st, Newtown 6021 Phone 389 9933 Email: moonmusic167@gmail.com Moon is a Bar located in the heart of Newtown. We are Freehouse and offer 25+ Whiskeys and 10 Beers on tap. We have an extensive selection of Traditional MOON Pizzas made by some of Wellingtons top Pizzaioli. Live music emanates from MOON most nights with local and international artists. We also have a Pinball Barcade for old and young alike -REMEMBER “NICE PEOPLE ONLY!!”

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-late, Fri 2pm-late, Sat & Sun 12pm till late.

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Motel Bar 1 Forresters Lane Phone 04 384 9084 www.motelbar.co.nz Motel Bar’s tiki island oasis is complete with tropical and sometimes flaming cocktails served in authentic mugs, parrot heads, skulls and fresh pineapples. The atmosphere inside is fun and unique and feels a world away from inner city Wellington - especially on a cold winters evening!

Opening hours: Open 7 days, from 5pm until 3am.

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The General Practitioner Cnr Willis & Boulcott Street, Wellington Phone 04 499 6001 www.thegp.co.nz The General Practitioner uses locally sourced goods to produce a seasonal selection of gastro pub dishes. Our famous pub menu is written daily, allowing the use of the best ingredients available each day. Offering a selection of local and national beers and a boutique wine list, The GP is celebrated for its culinary flair, friendly service and atmosphere.

Opening hours: 11am – late 7 days.

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Hidden away upstairs in the heart of Courtenay Place sits The Library. Fun and cocktails, exquisite and obscure wines, delicious desserts, exceptional cheese and scrumptious savoury snacks. This a great place to meet before or after a show. The Library has live music every Tuesday and Friday evening.

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Wellington is said to have about as many eateries per capita as New York City. There’s certainly a tempting array of dining options from stylish sushi and Japanese whisky bars to bistros and cheap and cheerful pub grub.

Wellington does food well, and one of its most acclaimed eateries is The White House Restaurant on Oriental Parade. For a stunning view as you dine, try the al fresco seafood restaurants at Queens Wharf and Oriental Parade, or the former tug boat, now a floating restaurant.

Vibrant Courtenay Place has a huge range of ethnic eateries from Turkish, Thai and Greek to Indian and Italian, that sit side-by-side with some of the city’s nightlife hubs. If you’ve booked in for a theatre show, make an evening of it and book in for pre-show dinner and drinks at an eating establishment nearby.

Cosmopolitan Cuba Street has every delicious treat from vegetarian eateries, small food-courts, upmarket bistros, open-til-early cafés, cosy tapas bars and decadent patisseries and chocolatiers.

In the Hutt Valley, you’ll find beachside dining at Days Bay and Eastbourne, ethnic options along Petone’s historic Jackson Street, and plenty of stylish cafés in Upper Hutt.

Vibrant Courtenay Place is one of the dining precincts with a huge range of ethnic cuisines

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Fratelli 15 Blair St, Wellington phone 04 801 6615 www.fratelli.net.nz At Fratelli the concept is fresh Italian. It takes bits of the old traditional Italian cooking styles and assembles them with new modern ideas, with a menu that changes seasonally ensuring only the freshest ingredients are used. Fratelli specialises in 100% homemade pasta, gnocchi, risotto, and pizza from the wood fired oven.

Opening hours: Monday–Saturday from 5.30pm onwards.

Hashigo Zake Basement, 25 Taranaki St. Phone 384 7300 www.hashigozake.co.nz Wellington’s most single-minded beer outlet, with a constantly rotating selection of beer from local and imported craft breweries, plus great wine, whisky and sake. Late on Saturdays nights the lounge becomes Wellington’s most atmospheric subterranean live music venue.

Opening hours: Midday until 11pm and until 1am or later Fri/Sat nights.

Monsoon Poon 12 Blair Street (off Courtenay Pl), Wellington phone 04 803 3555 www.monsoonpoon.co.nz Cuisine: Southeast Asian. Mains from $19. A “marvelously appointed temple of delicious Southeast Asian food”.

Expect “packed and buzzy in the evening” with “funky cocktails” and “a surprisingly good wine list”. Want Eatertainment? “Watch chefs in action in the open kitchen”.

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 5pm till late

Osteria Del Toro Cnr 60 Tory St & Holland St (off Courtenay Pl), Wellington phone 04 381 2299 www.osteriadeltoro.co.nz Mediterranean that’s full of fl avour with stunning and award winning décor yet casually priced. Serving top of the line thin crust pizza, the best paella in town and Greek Saganaki cheese fl amed with Ouzo at your table, we know you’ll love it! The sangria is addictive ... “bellissimo!”

Opening hours: Daily 9am till late.

Phuthai Esarn Restaurant 35 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington Central phone 04 801 5006 Esarn is the name of the Northeastern region of Thailand.

We serve authentic Northeastern Thai cuisine using the freshest local produce, herbs, spices and exotic fl avours.

We use cholesterol-free canola oil and no MSG. Plenty of vegetarian options. The atmosphere is so unique you’ll forget you’re in New Zealand.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm–2.30pm, 5pm–late, Sat-Sun 5pm–late.

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Thai Chef’s Restaurant 1 Blair Street, Wellington phone 04 385 4535 www.thaichef.co.nz Join us at Thai Chef’s Restaurant for a refined dining experience in the Royal Thai Cuisine style. In 2013 we have received the Thai Select Label Premium Award (5 star) from the Royal Thai Government in recognition of the quality and authenticity of our cuisine. Dine in or takeaways available.

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The Flying Burrito Brothers Cantina and Tequileria phone 385 8811 Corner Vivian and Cuba streets, Wellington Tasty Tequila, Flying Burritos, Chocolate Chasing Maidens, Winged Horses and Smoking Guns…Sum up the fun around what we are really about! Explore the sharp, refreshing tastes in Mexican dining and if you’ve never experienced a ‘flight’ Tequila tasting session, then amigo, you must!

Opening hours: 7 days from 5pm.

The Little Waffle Shop The Little Waffle Shop 53 Courtenay Place www.thelittlewaffleshop.co.nz The cutest little waffle shop in the coolest little capital city in the world! From cheeky chocolate waffles to waffles topped with freshly made lemon curd and passion fruit, this little hole in the world has something for everyone!

Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 3pm-10pm, Friday 3pm-2am, Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10am-10pm.

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The Tasting Room 2 Courtenay Place, Wellington phone 04 384 1159 www.thetastingroom.co.nz Renowned Wellington gastropub featuring NZ game and wildfoods paired with eclectic wine and beer matches.

Extensive range of craft beers. Great outdoor seating area.

No surcharge on public holidays. Visit us on Facebook to catch our latest Tasting Room events and special deals.

Opening hours: From 11am for lunch & dinner, Sat & Sun 10am for brunch.

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The great thing about Wellington shopping is that everything – from designer boutiques to malls and markets – is so centrally located.

Wellington’s compact downtown area makes it easy for shoppers to get around. Serious shoppers should check out The Golden Mile – the local name for Lambton Quay. This elegant inner city quarter has several small shopping centres and a wide range of boutique stores. Visit the Wellington institution, Kirkcaldie & Stains, then explore the specialty shops and cafés of the Old Bank Arcade. Willis and Courtenay Streets have a good range of boutique, gift and souvenir shops, or head to Cuba Street, famed for its retro chic, markets and galleries.

Just a 15-minute drive from Wellington, Hutt Valley has a great range of shopping experiences, from the galleries and specialty stores on Petone’s Jackson, to the mega-malls of Lower Hutt and Porirua, and factory outlet shopping at Tawa.

Bears With Attitude Shop 4, 119 Featherston Street, Wellington City. www.bearswithattitude.com We have bears for every occasion. Collectables, Limited Edition, Charlie Bears, Baby Safe and a wonderful range of Gollies. We are dedicated to Teddy Bear lovers and ‘arctophiles’. We cater for new born babies, young children, in fact bears for all ages.

Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–4pm.

Craftwood Souvenirs 152 High Street, Lower Hutt phone 04 569 2756 craftwood@woosh.co.nz www.craftwoodsouvenirs.co.nz Traditional and modern souvenirs and gifts including greenstone, bone carvings, paua jewellery, possum/merino knitwear, sheepskin boots and slippers, wood products, T-shirts, cosmetics, toys and much more. Super Goldcard Business Partner.

Open: 7 days.

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KirKcaldie & StainS travel Price Kirkcaldie & Stains offers all international travellers 15% off the normal price on all merchandise store wide. To receive the Kirkcaldie & Stains Travel Price customers must show proof (e.g. tickets) that they are travelling within the next two weeks and must spend a minimum of $100. This offer is only available to the person who is travelling and named on the travel documents. The Travel Price is unavailable on purchases in Villeroy & Boch, Pure Skin & Body, Mecca Cosmetica, Scent Floral Boutique, Rodd & Gunn, K&S Café and not in conjunction with any other offer. language iS no barrier at KirKcaldie & StainS A number of languages are spoken by Kirkcaldie & Stains staff members.

Please ask at Reception on the ground floor should you require assistance.

Main Store 165 - 177 Lambton Quay, Wellington Store Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm Friday 9.30am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm Interiors 262 Thorndon Quay, Wellington Store Hours: Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone (04) 472 5899 • www.kirkcaldies.co.nz

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Wellington Underground Market Under Frank Kitts Park, Wellington Waterfront www.undergroundmarket.co.nz Unearth a little treasure at Wellington’s weekly designer market. Under cover on the waterfront. Showcasing the best of Wellington’s emerging creative talent including homeware, fashion, jewellery, delicious food and live music.

Take home your own piece of the Creative Capital.

Open: Every Saturday 10am-4pm PLUS Sundays in December (see website for holiday hours)

Kirkcaldie & Stains 165-177 Lambton Quay & Interiors 262 Thorndon Quay, Wellington Phone 472 5899 www.kirkcaldies.co.nz When in Wellington a visit to the Capital city’s shopping destination is essential. You’ll find both local and imported merchandise.

Ask about the Travel Price offer available to international travellers.

A number of languages are spoken by Kirkcaldie & Stains staff members. Please ask at Reception on the ground floor of the main store for assistance.

Open: Main store Mon–Thurs 9.30am–5.30pm, Fri 9.30am–6pm, Sat/Sun 10am–5pm

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Sheepskin Warehouse 312 Evans Bay Parade, Greta Point Phone 386 3376 Fax 386 3379 sheepskinwarehouse@xtra.co.nz Sheepskin Warehouse Stocks New Zealand’s largest range of best quality sheep, lambskin and possum products, wild animal and fur skins. We pack and post worldwide. Local tax (GST) is deductable.

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am–5.30pm, Sunday 11am-5pm, Closed on Statutory Holidays.

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Souvenir Factory Shop 32 Tauhinu Rd, Miramar phone 04 388 1391 www.souvenirfactoryshop.co.nz More than just a factory shop! This unique shop offers a large range of specials at half price plus everyday lower prices on all other quality New Zealand gifts.

Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

From luxury hotels, easy and tidy motels and apartments to friendly backpacker hostels; from bright lights central city to B&B rooms with a view, or conference facilities close to the CBD, Wellington has room for you.

Look for the Qualmark star rating system to ascertain how an accommodation property has been independently rated. The Qualmark star system rates various categories of accommodation in New Zealand and is a reliable indication of the standard of facilities.

You can also ask to see the room – inspection should be welcome.

Hotels generally offer tea/coffee making facilities, a bathroom and an onsite restaurant and bar. Motel units and apartments are ideal for travellers who prefer to do their own cooking, and usually offer self-contained kitchens. If you’re on a fixed budget, try some of the backpacker or youth hostel accommodation with communal facilities.

Many offer extra facilities such as swimming pools, bars and internet connection.

Holiday parks are another good alternative, providing cabins or camping in a more peaceful rural setting, or opt for a taste of luxury at a seaside guesthouse or B&B. For a few more of life’s luxuries, there are plenty of hotels, motels and self-contained apartments.

To find out more, visit jasons.co.nz/wellington/ accommodation.

You can also ask to see the room – inspection should be welcome.

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Transport & Rentals

Wellington has a full range of transport options from rental cars and campervans to ferries, buses and trains servicing the city’s outlying areas.

Airport Information Refer pages 66–67 for details.

Buses GO Wellington provides bus services throughout the Wellington City area. Valley Flyer buses connect Upper Hutt, Wainuiomata, Eastbourne, Stokes Valley and Wellington. For timetables and information about bus and train services in the greater Wellington region, contact Metlink 0800 801 700 or visit www.metlink.org.nz

Ferry Services Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry

Bluebridge Cook Strait car and passenger ferry sails twice a day (up to four times a day from December) between Wellington and Picton.

The Bluebridge Wellington terminal is located close to the city centre, across the road from Wellington Railway Station, phone 0800 844 844 or see www.bluebridge.co.nz for timetable details and bookings.

Interislander

Interislander travels the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. The 92km journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourist experiences. Offering up to 11 sailings a day, Interislander passengers also have the convenience of a wide choice of travel times. Call freephone 0800 802 802 or visit www.interislander.co.nz for timetable details and bookings.

Dominion Post Ferry

The Dominion Post Ferry makes regular trips from Queens Wharf to Matiu/Somes Island Scientific Reserve and the seaside suburbs of Eastbourne, Days Bay and Petone, phone 494 3339 or 499 1282.

Taxis Corporate Cabs Green Cabs Hutt & City Taxis Wellington Combined Taxis

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To operate from the airport every taxi driver must have an ‘area knowledge certificate’ and a special licence, so there should be no destination in the Greater Wellington Region they cannot find.

Trains The main Wellington railway station is on the corner of Bunny Street and Thorndon Quay. Wellington’s suburban train network, Tranz Metro (ph 498 3000, www.tranzmetro. co.nz) connects the central city with Johnsonville, Melling (Lower Hutt), Waikanae, Upper Hutt, Masterton and points between.

Phone Metlink 0800 801 700, www.metlink.org.nz Metlink Explorer Ticket A Metlink Explorer Ticket ($21) is valid for a day’s bus and train travel to anywhere within the Wellington region (excluding Wairarapa).

It can be bought on any train or bus after 9am.

Wellington Cable Car Wellington’s historic cable car runs between Lambton Quay and the Wellington Botanic Gardens – a climb of 610m. It’s a good way to get your bearings and the views from the top are stunning, phone 472 2199.

Vehicle Rentals For those who want to explore further afield, there are several companies offering a comprehensive selection of fully-equipped mobile homes and cars at conveniently located city depots.

Rental vehicles are also available from depots at the airport and some outer suburbs.

East by West Queens Wharf Phone 04 499 1282 www.eastbywest.co.nz You haven’t experienced Wellington until you’ve been on Wellington’s unique Harbour Ferry Service. Up to 16 return harbour crossings daily between Queens Wharf and Days Bay and calling into Matiu/Somes Island. Sailings may be cancelled at short notice due to weather.

See our timetable page for full details!

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Wellington’s Waterfront Wellington’s waterfront is a microcosm of the city at large – a busy and vibrant place packed with heritage buildings, cultural activities, parks, sculpture, bars and restaurants. Visitors can stroll around Oriental Parade, past live entertainment, or through the writer’s walk, which celebrates 11 literary icons with strong connections to Wellington, including Katherine Mansfield, and James K Baxter. The more adventurous can rent kayaks or go rock climbing; others can simply sit back with a meal or a drink and soak up the atmosphere.

Miramar and Weta Cave Weta, the Academy Award-winning company that brought Lord of the Rings, Avatar and District 9 to life, has opened its doors to the public with the Weta Cave. Anyone who loves the intricacies of costume creation and special effects, from great homegrown films to Hollywood blockbusters, will love exploring The Weta Cave, on the corner of Weta Workshop in the suburb of Miramar.

Miramar is home to some of Wellington’s best gastronomic experiences. Slow down and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Café Polo, stroll up the road to The Larder for the best of local produce for lunch, and enjoy barbequed whitebait fritters at the Chocolate Fish in Shelley Bay while you soak up the last of the sun.

Stroll along the writer’s walk, which celebrates 11 literary icons with strong connections to Wellington.

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Kapiti Coast The Kapiti District covers 40km of coastal plain and is located 45 minutes drive north of Wellington. The Kapiti Coast stretches from the small village of Paekakariki in the south to the rural township of Otaki in the north.

Known as the Nature Coast the region offers a stunning natural environment. See the magnificent Kapiti Island, a national wildlife sanctuary, take your shoes off and walk along unspoilt beaches, enjoy the quietness of a forest walk or shop for unique arts and crafts.

Wairarapa A sophisticated wine scene, delicious gourmet produce, and quaint village shops, cafés and boutique accommodation are all on offer in the small but sophisticated towns of Wairarapa.

Just over an hour from Wellington by car or train, the region has a relaxed rural pace, and the charming townships make an ideal base for exploring the vineyards, forest parks and scenic coastline. Masterton is the main centre, and historic Martinborough is the hub of the region’s thriving wine industry.

Wairarapa’s rolling hills, rugged coastline and thriving wineries are not to be missed. Stay at a cottage, elegant hotel or luxury lodge enjoying premium wine, gourmet food and a warm welcome.

Explore local galleries and boutique stores in Greytown, a Victorian country village with metropolitan panache plus great food and coffee. Take a wine tour or enjoy olive oil tasting in Martinborough and stroll or bike between the cellar doors. Tour the unique Stonehenge Aotearoa to learn how the lives of ancient cultures were guided by the stars. Wairarapa’s Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday at the historic Solway Showgrounds, Fleet Street from 9am to 12.30pm.

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Share our Paradise – Walkways, Cycleways and Beaches Porirua is a young satellite city, just 20 minutes north of Wellington, with a reputation for energy, creativity and outdoor action.

Our vibrant natural environment, surrounded by twin harbours, hills, ocean and rugged coastline, provides beautiful walks. Scuba diving, fishing and trips to Mana Island are easy to arrange. Windsurf, kayak, sail, horse ride, mountain bike, play golf or relax at a café. High-wire challenges at Adrenalin Forest are heart pumping.

PATAKA Art + Museum showcases contemporary Maori, Pacific Island and Kiwi art. Te Rauparaha Arena, which houses the Arena Aquatic Centre, is named after the legendary Maori Chief who composed Ka Mate, the bestknown Maori haka in the world, and led Ngati Toa to conquer the region nearly 200 years ago.

Explore the stunning Pauatahanui Inlet, dotted with charming boathouses and featuring a wildlife sanctuary with walkways and hides for bird-watching. Plimmerton is the perfect New Zealand seaside village, with inviting restaurants and accommodation choices. So join us, explore and stay a while.

Porirua city – singled out by an international judging panel as a world leader in the way we work together as a community to make good things happen for our people and their environment.

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Brief History of Porirua Maori oral traditions and tribal whakapapa passed down recall the names of the explorers and iwi who first lived in Porirua. Ngai Tara and Ngati Ira were among the early tribes who occupied Porirua.

In the 1820s, the arrival of the musket armed Ngati Toa led by Te Rauparaha, Ngati Toa’s formidable chief, created a new era for Porirua.

Te Rauparaha rose to leadership because of his strong defence of his tribe’s interests and his skill in battle. He took his tribe from Kawhia to the conquest of large territories and the founding of a new home for Ngati Toa here in Porirua. He composed Ka Mate the well-known haka used by New Zealand sporting teams such as the All Blacks.

Getting to and around Porirua Porirua i-SITE Visitor Centre 8 Cobham Court, Porirua City phone 04 237 8088 www.poriruaNZ.com Located on SH1, just 20km north of Wellington city, Porirua city is easily accessible by car or public transport. Try taking the 20 minute Tranz Metro train ride from downtown Wellington, or from Paraparaumu.

Open: Weekdays: Monday-Friday 9am–5pm. Weekends: Saturday: 9am–4pm. Sunday: 10am–2pm. Public Holidays: 10am–2pm.

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Hutt Valley - full of New Zealand firsts Mythological history tells of two taniwha, Ngake and Whaitaitai who lived in Wellington Harbour when it was just a lake. The lake eventually became too small for the taniwha and they longed to escape into the ocean to the south. Ngake positioned himself on the northern edge of the lake and using his tail as a spring thrust himself towards the southern shores, smashing a passageway through to what is today known as Cook Strait. The force of the release of Ngake’s coiled tail carved Te Awakairangi / Hutt River – the river of food from the sky.

As the first place of organised settlement in New Zealand, the Hutt Valley is filled with amazing New Zealand history. Just 15 minutes north of Wellington you can discover the country’s first lighthouse, first dam and learn about the arrival of the New Zealand company’s first ships at Petone Settlers Museum.

Pedal across picturesque riverside trails through mountains, cruise around seaside bays and villages or tackle crazy downhills – your pedals will be spoilt for choice in the Hutt Valley.

Ride the Rimutaka Cycle Trail route from Petone to Ocean Beach over two or three days and experience one of New Zealand’s Great Rides, part of Nga Haeranga - the New Zealand Cycle Trail.

Base yourself in New Zealand’s first suburb, Petone, and discover Jackson Street a thriving boutique shopping strip full of international food retailers, trendy cafés and restaurant and minutes from cosy overnight stays.

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Top must-dos Don’t miss the historical and trendy cafés, galleries and unique retailers of Jackson Street, Petone.

Ferry across to the upmarket eastern bay villages full of seaside cafés, galleries and bush walks.

Fill your water bottle with pure artesian water from Te Puna Wai Ora, the spring of life.

Contemporary and traditional Maori art is produced at Hetet Art Space within a unique urban marae and village setting.

Experience the taste of Zany Zeus. Sample exquisite gold medal organic cheeses and icecream that is out of this world.

Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fans will be at home in Stansborough – weavers of a very unique wool and Hollywood movie costume-makers. Step back in time and see the historic woollen mills.

Discover many more must dos at Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre 25 Laings Road, Lower Hutt phone 04 560 4715 www.huttvalleynz.com

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Rain or shine, Quad Bike Expeditions are spectacular. Head to the Turakirae Head seal colony atop hills with stunning views to the South Island.

Airport Information Travel options to and from Wellington Airport (phone 385 5100) include taxis, shuttle buses and Airport Flyer Bus, as well as rental vehicles, which may be picked up/dropped off at the airport or nearby. Taxi fares range from about $35–40 to the CBD. Shuttle buses cost less for passengers travelling in the same group to the same destination, but take longer, as they pick up and drop off en route.

The Airport Flyer travels between Wellington Airport and Hutt Valley, via several city stops, including Courtney Place. It departs every 15 minutes to the city and on to Westfield Queensgate in Lower Hutt, and every hour to Upper Hutt, between 6.30am and 9.30pm. The distinctive, orange-coloured bus stops at the southern end of the airport terminal on ground level. The cost is $12 one-way for a full adult cash fare to Wellington city.

Wellington International Airport Whether flying within New Zealand, or further afield, Domestic and International flights operate out of the same terminal.

Air New Zealand Reservations and Fare Inquiries Phone 0800 737 000.

Duty-free Allowance Arriving passengers are allowed 1.125 litres of spirits, 4.5 litres of wine and 50 cigarettes.

Information A small information brochure stand is located on the first floor, in the main check-in hall. Touch-screen help phones are also available on the ground floor (baggage claim area). It’s easy to keep connected at Wellington Airport with free Wi-Fi.

Luggage Storage and Lost Property A luggage storage room is available on the ground floor (baggage claim area). For enquiries, also regarding lost property, phone 385 5124. (For lost baggage, contact the relevant airline.)

Security Security measures are in place for international flights leaving New Zealand.

For full Aviation Security Service information, visit www.flysmart.govt.nz

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Regional Flights Two airlines, Sounds Air and AIR2THERE, offer scheduled and chartered regional services.

Driving To/From Wellington Airport From the Airport: If you are travelling north and to the city from the

airport, follow the signs to the city, go through the Mt Victoria tunnel, around the Basin Reserve cricket ground and turn left onto Karo Drive, the Wellington urban motorway, which is also State Highway (SH1).

This leaves the CBD and follows alongside the harbour then, at the Ngauranga interchange, SH1 veers left and continues north (via Porirua and KapitiHorowhenua). SH2 continues 1 straight ahead to Hutt Valley KAIWHARAWHARA and Wairarapa.

WADESTOWN Wellington Airport is on the south coast of the North Island, so if you are travelling south by car or campervan, you will need to book a ferry across the Cook Strait to Picton. There are two operators: Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry, phone 0800 844 844, and Interislander, phone 0800 802 802.

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Useful Information Accident & Emergency Medical & Dental Centres

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Wellington Hospital – Riddiford Street, Newtown, phone 04 385 5999.

Kenepuru Hospital – Raiha Street, Porirua, phone 04 237 0179.

Hutt Hospital – High Street, Lower Hutt, phone 04 566 6999.

Paraparaumu Hospital – Warrimoo St, Paraparaumu, phone 04 298 6069.

Airport Info & Travel Routes – refer pages 66-67 Banks & ATMS Trading banks are normally open Monday–Friday, from 9am–4.30pm. There are ATMs (money machines) and exchange facilities at most banks and several other locations in the central city.

Carparks Civic Square (entrance off Harris Street).

Clifton Terrace (entrance off The Terrace).

Michael Fowler Centre (entrance off Wakefield Street).

Several other carparks are located throughout the city. On weekends, a range of parks are available for between $4 and $6, www.wellingtonnz.com/know_wellington

Electricity Electricity is 230 volts, 50 hertz. Accommodation provides 110 volt, 20 watt sockets only for electric shavers.

Emergencies – Police, Fire and Ambulance, phone 111.

Wellington Central Police Station is located at the corner of Victoria and Harris Streets, phone 04 381 2000.

Embassies/Consulates Australia 72 Hobson Street, Thorndon, phone 04 473 6411.

Germany 90 Hobson Street, Thorndon, phone 04 473 6063.

United Kingdom 44 Hill Street, Thorndon, phone 04 924 2888.

Japan Level 18, 100 Willis Street, phone 04 473 1540.

USA 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, phone 04 462 6000.

Foreign Exchange NZ Post will convert foreign cash to $NZ without a commission at any PostShop, for details visit www.nzpost.co.nz/foreigncurrency/ NZ Post, 43 Manners St, Mon–Fri, 8am–5.30pm, ph 04 473 5922.

Travelex Financial Services NZ Ltd – 120 Lambton Quay, phone 04 472 8346.

Main Terminal – Wellington International Airport, phone 04 801 0130.

GST A Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 15% is applied to all goods and services, except duty-free purchases.

Library Wellington Central Library, 65 Victoria Street. Open 9.30am– 8.30pm Mon–Thurs; 9.30am–9pm Friday; 9.30am–5pm Saturday; 1–4pm Sunday, phone 04 801 4040.

Phone Services When phoning Wellington numbers from out of town, dial 04 first.

You can use a Telecom PhoneCard or any major credit card on any payphone. Some also take coins and 500 payphones have a modem port for internet access.

AT&T direct 000 911 National directory 018 International directory 0172 National tolls 010 International tolls 0170

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NZ Post, 2 Manners St, Mon–Fri, 8am–5.30pm, phone 04 473 5922.

Post Restante, Mon–Fri, 8am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–1.30pm.

Public Transport & Rentals – refer pages 57-58 For all bus, train and ferry information, contact Metlink, freephone 0800 801 700, visit www.metlink.org.nz.

Taxis Corporate Cabs Phone 04 387 4600 Hutt & City Taxis Phone 04 570 0057 Wellington Combined Taxis Phone 04 384 4444

Visitor Information Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre – Cnr Victoria & Wakefield Sts (Civic Square), Wellington. Ph 04 802 4860. www.WellingtonNZ.com Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre – 25 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.

Phone 04 560 4715. www.huttvalleynz.com Upper Hutt i-SITE Visitor Centre – Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive Phone 04 527 2168 www.upperhuttcity.com/isite Masterton i-SITE Visitor Centre – Cnr Dixon & Bruce Sts, Masterton.

Phone 06 370 0900. www.wairarapanz.com

City Medical Centre Deloitte House, Level 1, 10 Brandon Street: We will be relocating to Level 2, 190 Lambton Quay, Wellington in January 2015.

Phone 04 471 2161 www.citymedical.co.nz Dr Deane Drew and the team welcome you to City Medical Centre. City Medical Centre is located centrally in the Wellington CBD. We are a team of experienced General Practitioners and nurses that provide health care in a vibrant professional atmosphere.

Porirua i-SITE Visitor Centre 8 Cobham Court, Porirua City phone 04 237 8088 www.poriruaNZ.com Located on SH1, just 20km north of Wellington city, Porirua city is easily accessible by car or public transport. Try taking the 20 minute Tranz Metro train ride from downtown Wellington, or from Paraparaumu.

Open: Weekdays: Monday-Friday 9am–5pm. Weekends: Saturday: 9am–4pm. Sunday: 10am–2pm. Public Holidays: 10am–2pm.

Accident & Urgent Medical Centre 17 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Basin Reserve - Phone 04 384 4944 Open 8am–11pm every day including Public Holidays.

X-ray facilities and Pharmacy onsite. No appointment needed. Owned and operated by Wellington GPs.

What to do. Where to stay. How to get there.

Useful Info

Postal Services

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Wellington Suburbs Wellington’s city centre is just two kilometres in diameter, meaning that nothing is further than a 20-minute walk away (although you may encounter some hills or steep steps).

The suburbs stretch out around the hills and the coastline.

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Focus on Thorndon

Thorndon is Wellington’s oldest suburb with some fine examples of 19th century villas, including the Prime Minister’s official home, dating back to 1843.

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Wellington Central Te Papa Museum (see ad on pg1, 40, 41)

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Wellington’s

Shopping Destination

KirKcaldie & StainS travel Price Kirkcaldie & Stains offers all international travellers 15% off the normal price on all merchandise store wide. To receive the Kirkcaldie & Stains Travel Price customers must show proof (e.g. tickets) that they are travelling within the next two weeks and must spend a minimum of $100. This offer is only available to the person who is travelling and named on the travel documents. The Travel Price is unavailable on purchases in Villeroy & Boch, Pure Skin & Body, Mecca Cosmetica, Scent Floral Boutique, Rodd & Gunn, K&S Café and not in conjunction with any other offer. language iS no barrier at KirKcaldie & StainS A number of languages are spoken by Kirkcaldie & Stains staff members.

Please ask at Reception on the ground floor should you require assistance.

Main Store 165 - 177 Lambton Quay, Wellington Store Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm Friday 9.30am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm Interiors 262 Thorndon Quay, Wellington Store Hours: Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone (04) 472 5899 • www.kirkcaldies.co.nz