Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best of Wellington
(
www.bestofwellington.co.nz
)
Entertaining, long-standing independent guidebook
aimed at longer-staying visitors.
Stuff
(
www.stuff.co.nz
)
Online news service incorporating Wellington's newspaper, the
Domin-
ion Post
.
Getting There & Away
AIR
Wellington is an international gateway to NZ.
Wellington Airport
(WLG; 04-385 5100;
www.wellingtonairport.co.nz
;
Stewart Duff Dr, Rongotai; 4am-1.30am)
has touch-screen information
kiosks in the luggage hall. There's also currency exchange, ATMs, car-rental desks, shops
and, of course, spectacular espresso. If you're in transit or have an early flight, you can't
linger overnight inside the terminal.
Air New Zealand
( 0800 737 000;
www.airnewzealand.co.nz
)
Offers flights between Wellington and
most domestic centres, including Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queen-
stown. It also flies direct to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Jetstar
( 0800 800 995;
www.jetstar.com
)
Offers economical flights from Wellington to Auck-
land and Christchurch, but takes no prisoners when it comes to late check-in. It also flies
direct to Sydney and Melbourne.
Qantas
( 0800 808 767;
www.qantas.com.au
)
Flies direct between Wellington and Sydney and
Melbourne.
Soundsair
( 03-520 3080, 0800 505 005;
www.soundsair.com
)
Flies between Wellington and Picton
up to eight times daily (from $95), Nelson (from $113) and Blenheim (from $95).
For human assistance, try the helpful folks at
Flight Centre
(
www.flightcentre.co.nz
; cnr Willis & Man-
ners Sts;
9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat)
.
BOAT
On a clear day, sailing into Wellington Harbour or through the Marlborough Sounds is
magical. Cook Strait can cut up rough, but the big ferries handle it well, and sport
lounges, cafes, bars, information desks and cinemas but no pool tables. There are two op-
tions for crossing the strait between Wellington and Picton: Bluebridge and the Interis-
lander.
Booking online is the cheapest option, but folks at the i-SITE and hotels will happily
book for you. Bluebridge is based at Waterloo Quay, opposite the Wellington train station.
The Interislander terminal is about 2km northeast of the city centre; a shuttle bus ($2) runs
