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Wellington Cable Car

Wellington, 3000New Zealand

 +64 4 472 2199

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"Kia Ora Kim! It's great to hear someone talking about New Zealand on TV. In the North Island you really can't beat a number of spots... I'm going to go back and forth all over the place... but generally you'd travel down from Auckland towards the Capital city - of Wellington in the North Island before jumping on a Ferry across the Cook Strait . I highly recommend getting a (rental) Car so you can travel at your own pace - you can hire them from the Airport in Auckland. Be sure to take them up on the full insurance deal - break ins and broken down vehicles are a common occurrence here. There are also Buses from Intercity or Nakedbus which travel daily all over the country.Fares are from $1, and a booking fee of around $4-$5 must be paid on top of the fare price. The buses are generally good - but you can't choose when/ where you stop, so you're at the mercy of the driver (as well as whoever is on board with you). Flights from Auckland to most parts of NZ daily too. Some are more expensive. It takes 12 hours to bus from Auckland to Wellington, but only an hour in total to fly. Auckland Airport (AKL) International Terminal is likely the airport you'd travel into, there's a bustling city there, it's sprawling. I'm not a fan of it, but that's me. The Sky Tower is a highlight. There's also a Casino there. Generally concerts on at the Vector Arena (near the Central Business District). There are a couple of Ice Skating Rinks in the city as well; Paradice Ice Rink paradice.co.nz (Avondale). Paradice Ice Skating (Botany)www.paradice.co.nz (Botany Downs). Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a great spot to stop on the way, it's a cave system - there's white (and black) water rafting in the caves, as well as a gentle glow worm tour via a gentle walk. It's guided no matter which way you go. It's a great day time event. If you like exploring the City/ Towns in New Zealand - there's plenty of them around, road tripping is common in the summer months (December to February). Bear in mind we drive on the "other" side of the road. We drive right-hand drive vehicles. Fiordland in the South Island is fantastic, has amazing tracks to tramp and hike. Lots of Mountains to climb in the North and South Islands, including Mt Ruapehu in the North (volcanic); White Island Volcano a volcanic island off the cast of the Bay of Plenty - near Tauranga a surfers paradise. Napier is an Art Deco style city in the North Island, the architecture is amazing, the National Aquarium of New Zealand is beautiful and awe-inspiring. New Plymouth is another surfer's paradise, with the possibility of Surfing and Skiing in one day. With Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park, Taranaki, New Zealand it's a short drive from the beach. Beltroad Seaside Holiday Park is a great spot to Camp (in a tent, or their baches) right next to the sea. Lake Taupo is another beautiful spot. It's not far from Tauranga. Dunedin is a typical student city, but it's nice. (It's the only place I've been to in the South Island). Burning Couches is a common occurrence, further out in the suburbs the houses are nicer. Lots of younger students live in close to the city. I haven't actually been travelling very much in the South Island - it's on my to-do list, haha. It's actually common to hear Kiwi's saying they haven't been to either Island, but they have been over to Australia! (A few years ago it was cheaper to fly from NZ to Australia than to the South Island from the North and vice versa). Okay now I'm going to sound really biased, okay so I live in Wellington (the capital of NZ) and it is glorious, I love it. In Wellington there's plenty to do, see and explore. I've lived here nearly 5 years now and I still haven't done everything! Cuba St is a buzzing place from Night Markets on Wednesday and Friday nights, to day time shopping. There's people watching from Cafes and lots and lots of people. Local stage theatres from BATS Theatre ."  See More

"In New Zealand. Gosh you could spend the entire time here and STILL not see everything! What exactly do you want to do for the trip? I mean if it's about Culture, or Learning the language... or having time as a couple? Because there's lots and lots of different things to do. Okay. So if I was you spending 4 weeks in a location. . . I'd choose New Zealand. Hear me out: here's my reasons why (We will ignore the fact I'm born and bred here). ;) Okay, so first up: Culture. New Zealand has plenty of Culture. Starting with a flight into one of the main centres: (You're most likely to fly into Auckland) -it's big. And I don't like it. So jump on a plane to Rotorua and spend a week, if you can handle the smell! checking out the local culture. There's Maori cultural shows, mud pools and geysers. There's a gondola and a luge ride down a huuuuuugggggge hill. (Do it, it's fun!) You can find more info about Rotorua here: ."  See More

"Hi Cecile, I have lived in Wellington for the past 4.5 years! I love it. Okay, so a weekend in Wellington? Here goes. For Life, music and workshops... hmmm... Cuba St is great for people watching. There's a Night Market (live acts on stage - an open mic type deal) plus food stalls, clothing, music, art etc. It's on a Friday night. (From 5pm until late). It's located at the Left Bank. (Near the The Bucket Fountain ) Which is also a good place for people watching and seeing buskers perform near by. ."  See More








   
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