Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
Ferg's Kayaks
(
www.fergskayaks.co.nz
; Shed 6, Queens Wharf; 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun)
Stretch your ten-
dons with indoor rock climbing (adult/child $15/10), cruise the waterfront wearing in-line
skates ($15 for two hours) or go for a paddle in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard
(from $15 for one hour). There's also bike hire (one hour from $15) and guided kayaking
trips.
KAYAKING
Wild Winds
( 04-473 3458;
www.wildwinds.co.nz
;
36 Customhouse Quay)
With all this wind and water, Welling-
ton was made for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. Take on one or
all three with Wild Winds; lessons start from $110 for two hours.
WINDSURFING, PADDLEBOARDING
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
(
www.makarapeak.org
;
South Karori Rd, Karori; admission by donation)
In the hills of Karori, 8km west of
the city centre (on the Karori bus), this excellent 200-hectare park is laced with 60km of
single-track ranging from beginner to expert. The nearby
Mud Cycles
( 04-476 4961;
www.mudcycles.co.nz
;
421 Karori Rd, Karori; half-day/full day/weekend bike hire from $30/45/75)
has mountain
bikes for hire, and runs guided tours for riders of all abilities. Wellington is a true MTB
mecca - visit
tracks.org.nz
for the evidence.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
