Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday (from $99, 12 hours). KiwiRail also runs the
Capital
Connection
commuter service from Palmerston North, leaving at 6.15am for Wellington,
and returning to Palmerston North at 5.15pm.
Getting Around
Metlink
( 0800 801 700;
www.metlink.org.nz
)
is the one-stop shop for Wellington's regional bus,
train and harbour ferry networks.
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
Co-op Shuttles
( 04-387 8787;
www.co-opshuttles.co.nz
; 1/2 passengers $20/26)
provides a door-to-door
minibus service between the city and airport, 8km southeast of the city. It's cheaper if two
or more passengers are travelling to the same destination. Shuttles meet all arriving
flights.
lington and the Hutt Valley, with a fare to downtown Wellington costing around $9. Buses
run from around 6am to 8pm.
A taxi between the city centre and airport costs around $30.
BICYCLE
If you're fit or keep to the flat, cycling is a viable option. City hirers include
On Yer Bike
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 04-384 8480;
www.onyerbikeavantiplus.co.nz
;
181 Vivian St; half-day $20-30, full
day $30-40, week $150)
near Cuba St, and Ferg's Kayaks (
Click here
)
on the waterfront. Wel-
lington's Regional Council shows great encouragement via the maps and suggestions on
BUS
Frequent and efficient bus services cover the whole Wellington region and run between
approximately 6am and 11.30pm. Major bus terminals are at the Wellington train station,
and on Courtenay Pl near the Cambridge Tce intersection. Pick up route maps and
timetables from the i-SITE and convenience stores, or online from Metlink. Fares are de-
termined by zones: a trip across the city centre (Zone 1) costs $2, and all the way north to
Masterton (Zone 14) costs $18.
Metlink also runs the After Midnight bus service, departing from two convenient city
stops (Courtenay Pl and Cuba St) between midnight and 4.30am Saturday and Sunday,
