Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jan)
A glimpse into historic Wellington by way of restored wooden trams and museum dis-
plays housed in a large garage, and on a 2km tram ride through Queen Elizabeth Park
down to the beach. On-site ice-cream kiosk.
HORSE RIDING
Stables on the Park
( 027 448 6764, 06-364 3336;
www.stablesonthepark.co.nz
;
MacKay's Crossing entrance, Queen Elizabeth Park;
30-90min ride $50-100; open most days in summer)
Mandy and friends run guided rides on well-
mannered horses. The 1½-hour trek will see you trot along the beach with views of Kapiti
Island before heading inland on park tracks. Beginners are welcome.
Sleeping & Eating
Paekakariki Holiday Park
( 04-292 8292;
www.paekakarikiholidaypark.co.nz
;
180 Wellington Rd; sites per adult from $16, cabins & flats
from $65; )
This large, leafy park has rather tired and dated facilities, but is well loc-
ated, 1.5km north of the township at the southern entrance to Queen Elizabeth Park.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
HOTEL, PUB
$$
Finn's
( 04-292 8081;
www.finnshotel.co.nz
;
2 Beach Rd; d $135-150; )
Finn's is the flashy beige suit of
the low-key railway village, but redeems itself with spacious rooms, good-value meals
(mains $17 to $29), craft beer on tap and an in-house 26-seat cinema. The hush glass
keeps the highway at bay.
Beach Road Deli
(5 Beach Rd; snacks $3-8, pizzas $13-22; 7am-8pm Wed-Sat, to 4.30pm Sun)
Bijou deli and wood-fired
pizzeria, stocked with home-baked bread and pastries, cheese, charcuterie and assorted
imported goodies. Heaven-sent for the highway traveller, picnicker, or those looking for a
sausage to fry and a bun to put it in. Ace coffee.
CAFE
$
