Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 378 2939, 0508 267 692;
www.cornwallparkmotel.co.nz;
119 Cornwall St; d $115-125; )
Within walking distance of the town centre, this lovely motel complex has handsome gar-
dens, warm and comfortable rooms, and excellent facilities, including a swimming pool.
CAFE$
Ten O'Clock Cookie
(180 Queen St; 7am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-2.30pm Sat)
This bakery-cum-cafe is utterly splen-
did. Since you're tramping, you can get away with a pie (or two), and a packet of those
amazing toffee biscuits to take with you.
SUPERMARKET$
New World
(cnr Queen & Bruce Sts;
7am-9pm)
This supermarket will hit the spot for self-caterers and
tramping-trip stock-ups.
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Information
Masterton i-SITE
( 370 0900;
www.wairarapanz.com;
cnr Dixon & Bruce Sts; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-4pm Sat & Sun)
Has DOC brochures and hut tickets, as well as general tourist informa-
tion.
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Getting There & Away
Regular region-wide bus services, and train services to and from Wellington, are run
through Tranz Metro.
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Wellington
04 / POP 199,200
NZ's capital is windy, wonderfully arty and wall-to-wall with restaurants, cafes and bars.
It's also green and hilly, which will be welcome news to visiting trampers, and is a major
travel crossroads, being the northern port of interisland ferry services.
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Sleeping & Eating
There's no shortage of good accommodation in the downtown area, including at the budget
end, where a few good hostels keep things keenly priced. There's plenty of great food, too -
head to Cuba St and Courtenay Place for the highest density.
