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Details: Ok, so you've taken advantage of some ridiculously low airfares you picked up off the net, and found yourself in Wellington? We think you've made a great choice. Whether you fly there for the day or a weekend, there's plenty of exploring to be had without having to hire a rental car. Well, that's what we discovered. In fact, once you've made your way to the central city (around $20 taxi from the airport) exploring the city centre is FREE and there's plenty of walking, or public transport options. Our picks for 1-2 hours of walking your way around Wellington include: Oriental Parade | Starting from Te Papa as a base, head around the bays, past the boatsheds, Freyberg Pools and water fountain, and keep going! It's a beautiful walk on a stunning morning, with a couple of cafes at the start of the walk to provide some caffine top-up. You can access the Mt Victoria lookout from Oriental Parade for an extension to your walking route, or for a great photo opportunity. You may get carried away with the joggers and keep walking, but don't worry, you'll end up on Evans Bay Parade and you'll find yourself in Kilbirnie. A bus ride back to town is a cheap and tireless option, allowing plenty of time for shopping. [Ed] Wellington Waterfront | There's plenty of bars and restaurants, interesting walkways, waterfeatures and statues to keep you entertained. Just beyond the Wellington Railway Station you'll find the Westpac Stadium (aka The Cake Tin) which is often heaving with sporting activity. The waterfront itself can be very exposed to Wellington's infamous wind, so make sure you pack a jacket in the winter months. Botanic Gardens | This inner city walks comes highly recommended. We took the Cable Car up the hillside to begin our easy descent through the gardens. There's the Cable Car Museum and Carter Observatory within minutes of the last stop, then an easy walk down to a children's playground, toilets dotted along the way to end on the flat of the Rose Gardens at Tinakori Road, complete with cafe! All you do is follow the "pink hibiscus flower" painted on the pathway, as it guides you the whole way down. To finish off this circuit, take a trail through the Bolton Street cemetery, exiting very close to the Parliament Buildings. Top Photo: courtesy © Phillip Capper
Ok, so you've taken advantage of some ridiculously low airfares you picked up off the net, and found yourself in Wellington?
We think you've made a great choice. Whether you fly there for the day or a weekend, there's plenty of exploring to be had without having to hire a rental car. Well, that's what we discovered. In fact, once you've made your way to the central city (around $20 taxi from the airport) exploring the city centre is FREE and there's plenty of walking, or public transport options. Our picks for 1-2 hours of walking your way around Wellington include: Oriental Parade | Starting from Te Papa as a base, head around the bays, past the boatsheds, Freyberg Pools and water fountain, and keep going! It's a beautiful walk on a stunning morning, with a couple of cafes at the start of the walk to provide some caffine top-up.
You can access the Mt Victoria lookout from Oriental Parade for an extension to your walking route, or for a great photo opportunity. You may get carried away with the joggers and keep walking, but don't worry, you'll end up on Evans Bay Parade and you'll find yourself in Kilbirnie.
Wellington Waterfront | There's plenty of bars and restaurants, interesting walkways, waterfeatures and statues to keep you entertained. Just beyond the Wellington Railway Station you'll find the Westpac Stadium (aka The Cake Tin) which is often heaving with sporting activity. The waterfront itself can be very exposed to Wellington's infamous wind, so make sure you pack a jacket in the winter months. Botanic Gardens | This inner city walks comes highly recommended. We took the Cable Car up the hillside to begin our easy descent through the gardens. There's the Cable Car Museum and Carter Observatory within minutes of the last stop, then an easy walk down to a children's playground, toilets dotted along the way to end on the flat of the Rose Gardens at Tinakori Road, complete with cafe! All you do is follow the "pink hibiscus flower" painted on the pathway, as it guides you the whole way down. To finish off this circuit, take a trail through the Bolton Street cemetery, exiting very close to the Parliament Buildings.
Top Photo: courtesy © Phillip Capper
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