Wellington Transportation

by cnango
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Stagecoach Wellington

Wellington has a great public bus service called Stagecoach Wellington. It is easy to use and inexpensive. A variety of passes are available for groups or solo passengers. The all day Daytripper Pass costs $5.00 for a single or $10.00 for 2 or more passengers and can be purchased from the driver. A variety of other passes are available as well.See the website below for more details about Stagecoach Wellington bus services and schedules.

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Website: http://www.stagecoach.co.nz/wellington/index.html#contact


	Wellington International Airport	Tip Rating:

By djramey

on December 12, 2003

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Gollum at Wellington
Airport

See Gollum, from Lord of the Rings, hover over Wellington International Airport for his precious. Wellington Airport is actually quite nice for it's size and gets the job done without needless hastles along the way. Air New Zealand and Qantas fly to and from Wellington to all of New Zealand's major airports and to Australia as well. It's only a 5 minute drive to downtown Wellington and lies just on this side of Miramar, home to Peter Jackson and WETA. You will fly over a large bay and land in a nice area of town which many choose to surf at. There, on a side note, is a strong contengent now to rename the airport to Peter Jackson International Airport, thus in credit of the Lord of the Rings director and producer, a Wellington citizen.

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Phone: +64 4 385 5100

Website: http://www.wellington-airport.co.nz/

Other Contact: mail@wlg-airport.co.nz


	Wellington to Picton in 20 minutes...	Tip Rating:

Updated By xtel

on January 11, 2004

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You can even take your dog!

If you don't fancy schlepping across Cook Strait in the Ferry (3 hours) or the Lynx (2 hours)...or like me you'd rather avoid the possibility of sea-sickness...then catch a flight with Sounds Air. It costs only ten bucks more than the Lynx, the scenery is fantastic, and in 20 minutes you're on the other side of the Straight. Flights leave from Wellington Airport, and arrive just outside of Picton (but you're driven into Picton by them in a free minibus...) NB: If you don't fancy flying in a wee plane that seats a maximum of 9 passengers and where you can all watch the pilot at work (one passenger even gets to sit next to the pilot in the cockpit!) then perhaps you should stick to a sea crossing...

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Phone: 0800 505 005 (call free)

Website: www.soundsair.com


	Take the Interislander Ferry to the South island	Tip Rating:

Updated By cnango

on February 27, 2006

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Interisland Ferry leaving
Wellington

A great way to get from the North Island to the South Island is on the Interislander Ferry. Out of Wellington it is a 3 hr ride across the Cook Strait to Picton. The scenery is beautiful and there are cafes , viewing decks, and play area for kids. You can walk or drive a car or camper van onboard. This is a fun way to travel from Wellington to Picton or the reverse if you have the time and the weather is good. Sometimes it's windy with rough waters, so if you are sensitive to that you may prefer to fly or at least take Dramamine to help prevent sea sickness. Be sure to book early and check in at least 30 minutes before departure time if your on foot and allow an hour if you are in a vehicle. And don't forget to bring a camera because the scenery is beautiful and you may be lucky and have a dolphin or whale sighting !

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Phone: 0800 802 802.

Website: http://www.interislander.co.nz/


	Driving in Wellington - Or NOT!	Tip Rating:

Updated By IcemanNZL

on May 6, 2003

Wellington has a great public transport system but if you happen to find yourself driving from Auckland to Wellington and being stuck with a car, then be prepared for a nightmare come true. Wellington is a labyrinth of one way streets and three lane roads that dart off in all directions. If you have only been to Wellington a few times like myself this can be very confusing and trying to pick the right street or lane to get where you want to go can be a fun exercise. You could find yourself driving down a bus lane, or down the same road three times to get it right. For all you who are wondering, Yes i did drive down a bus lane.

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	Interislander Ferry	Tip Rating:

Updated By Bernd_L

on March 17, 2006

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Ferry leaving Wellington for
the South Island

The ferry line Interislander connects the North- and South-Island of New Zealand. The ferries go from Wellington over the Cook Strait to Picton on South Island. On their way they pass the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. As Cook Strait is a windy waterway the passages can be quite rough. So be prepared and bring some medicine for seasickness if you tend to suffer from that.

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Website: http://www.ferrytickets.co.nz/home.html


	Cable Car	Tip Rating:

By Bernd_L

on March 17, 2006

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Up and down the hill -
Wellington Cable Car

From downtown Wellington you can use the cable car to go up the hill to the Botanical Garden. On its way the cable car offers a splendid view over the city and the bay. The cable car is not only a means of transportation but also a tourist attraction. You shouldn't miss a trip with it. The downtown station is on Lambton Quai, Wellingtons main shopping street. The Cable Car is used by nearly a million people each year. In the mornings and evenings, it is used by commuters travelling between Kelburn and the city. At other times of the day, it is used by people travelling between the city and the Wellington Botanic Garden, or by students attending Victoria University.

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Phone: 04 472 2199

Website: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/cablecar/

Other Contact: info@Wellingtoncablecar.co.nz


	Air New Zealand Domestic Flights	Tip Rating:

Updated By cnango

on January 21, 2008

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Landing in the Wellington
Airport

Flying into WINDY Wellington was a bumpy ride, but we landed safe & sound : ) I fly Air New Zealand domestically often and highly recommend it. And the time saving advantage of flying is needed since our school-work holidays average only a week long. No complaints tho, short & sweet NOW beats waiting until I am Old & retired, with more time but less money & energy to burn LOL MONEY SAVING TIP FOR FOREIGN TRAVELERS: I have found that booking my flight from the States to NZ on the airnewzealand.com site is fine.But for domestic flights it is a good idea to use the NZ website below or have a Kiwi friend or yourself book your domestic flights inside NZ to get a "mate rate" It's the same principle as foreigners having a California native get those discount Disney tickets for them ; )

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Website: http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/


	After Midnight Bus	Tip Rating:

By dragontml

on January 15, 2004

Operates three services from Courtenay Place and Dixon Street. These leave promptly at 1.00am, 2.00am and 3.00am and cost NZ$3.

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	Getting There	Tip Rating:

Updated By keeweechic

on January 25, 2003

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By Air : Wellington International Airport is one of the three largest in New Zealand and is about 8kms south east of the city centre. It’s a freaky landing as you fly in over the water to the edge of the runway. There are direct flights to Wellington from Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and other major cities and towns. International flights by Qantas and Air New Zealand also fly direct to Wellington. By Car : Wellington is 660kms south of Auckland and should take about 8 hours by road.. From the South Island, the ferry from Picton to Wellington should take about 3 hours 20 minutes. By Taxis : Combined Taxi’s has the largest fleet in Wellington. They have a dedicated stand at the airport and will also do personalised tours upon request. Wellington has New Zealand's best public transport system which is comprised of buses, trolley buses, trains, ferries and a cable car. The train station is in the heart of the city which is really convenient.