Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.bivouac.co.nz;
39 Mercer St)
There are numerous outdoor gear stores where you can pick
up tramping equipment and stove fuel; this is the best.
BOOKS
Unity Books
(57 Willis St)
For an excellent range of travel books, visit NZ's best independent bookstore,
which sports a huge table piled high with NZ titles.
DELICATESSEN
Moore Wilson Fresh
(cnr College & Tory Sts)
This unparalleled mini-mart is a fantasyland of quality NZ food and
drink, perfect for stocking up on proteins and picnic supplies.
SUPERMARKET
New World
( 04-384 8054; 279 Wakefield St)
There are now several supermarkets in and around the city
centre; this is the most convenient and comprehensive.
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Information
Wellington i-SITE
( 04-802 4860;
www.wellingtonnz.com;
Civic Sq, cnr Wakefield & Victoria Sts)
Can supply tourist information for the region and make bookings for accommodation and
transport.
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Getting There & Away
Although Wellington airport has an international terminal, it is largely a domestic enterprise.
Air New Zealand
( 474 8950, 0800 737 000;
www.airnewzealand.co.nz;
cnr Lambton Quay & Grey
St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat)
offers flights between Wellington and most domestic
centres, including Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Nelson. Flights start as low as
$59, booked well in advance or during promotions.
Jetstar
( 0800 800 995;
www.jetstar.com
)
flies between Wellington and Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown,
frequently between Wellington and Picton, Nelson and Blenheim.
Air2there
( 904 5130,
0800 777 000;
www.air2there.com
)
flies between Wellington and Blenheim.
Wellington is a bus-travel hub, with connections north to Auckland and all major towns in
station. Tickets are sold at the InterCity ticket window in the train station; there are good
major North Island destinations, with buses departing from opposite the Amora Hotel in
