Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Paramount
E3
60
San Fran
B4
61
St James Theatre
D3
Shopping
62
Bivouac Outdoor
B1
63
Hunters & Collectors
B3
64
Kura
E3
65
Mandatory
C3
66
Ora Design Gallery
E3
67
Unity Books
B1
Wild Winds
WINDSURFING, PADDLEBOARDING
( 04-473 3458;
www.wildwinds.co.nz
;
36 Customhouse Quay)
With all this wind and water,
Wellington was made for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. Take
on one or all three with Wild Winds; lessons start from $110 for two hours.
Makara Peak
Mountain Bike Park
MOUNTAIN BIKING
(
www.makarapeak.org
;
South Karori Rd, Karori; admission by donation)
In the hills of Karori,
8km west of the city centre (on the Karori bus), this excellent 200-hectare park is laced
with 60km of single-track ranging from beginner to expert. The nearby
Mud Cycles
(
04-476 4961;
www.mudcycles.co.nz
; 421 Karori Rd, Karori; half-day/full day/weekend bike hire from
$30/45/75)
has mountain bikes for hire, and runs guided tours for riders of all abilities.
Wellington is a true MTB mecca - visit tracks.org.nz for the evidence.
WORTH A TRIP
DAYS BAY & MATIU/SOMES ISLAND
plies the harbour between Queens Wharf and Days Bay in Eastbourne, via Matiu-
Somes Island, and on fine weekends Petone and Seatoun as well.
