Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.stellarwanganui.co.nz;
2 Victoria Ave; mains $15-35; 3pm-late Mon, 9am-late Tue-Sun; )
Stellar lives up to its name with its convivial family atmosphere. In fact, it's the town's pride
and joy with its leather couches, bar snacks, gourmet pizzas and surf 'n' turf fare, along with
frequent bands, DJs and quiz nights.
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Supplies & Equipment
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Eides Sports World
( 345 5391; 184 Victoria Ave; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-12.30pm Sat)
Tramping equipment,
including stove fuel, can be found here.
SUPERMARKET
New World
(
www.newworld.co.nz;
374 Victoria Ave;
7am-9pm)
For food supplies.
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Information
Whanganui i-SITE
( 349 0508, 0800 926 426;
www.whanganuinz.com;
31 Taupo Quay;
8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat & Sun)
Can provide general assistance from its impressive
riverside building.
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Getting There & Away
Whanganui has an airport, serviced by
Air New Zealand
( 06-348 3500, 0800 737 000;
www.airnewzealand.co.nz;
133 Victoria Ave;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
, which provides extensive na-
tionwide connections.
Buses operate from the
Whanganui Travel Centre
( 345 7100; 160 Ridgeway St;
from Whanganui i-SITE to most North Island centres.
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Palmerston North
06 / POP 82,400
Located on the banks of Manawatu River, and in the shadow of Wellington, this city can ful-
fil any tramper's needs before or after a walk.
