Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bivouac Outdoor
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
(
www.bivouac.co.nz
;
39 Mercer St; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat & Sun)
The best of
several outdoor shops, staffed by people who know because they go.
Old Bank Shopping Arcade
SHOPPING CENTRE
(
www.oldbank.co.nz
; cnr Lambton Quay & Willis St; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-3pm
Sun)
This dear old building is home to indulgent boutiques, predominantly clothing.
Kirkcaldie & Stains
DEPARTMENT STORE
(165-177 Lambton Quay; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat & Sun)
NZ's answer to Bloom-
ingdale's or Harrods, established in 1863. Bring your travel documents with you for tax-
free bargains.
Information
INTERNET ACCESS
Free wi-fi is available in most of the CBD (see
www.cbdfree.co.nz
); the i-SITE also has
internet access.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Wellington Accident & Urgent Medical Centre
( 04-384 4944;
www.wamc.co.nz
; 17
Adelaide Rd, Newtown; 8am-11pm)
No appointment necessary; also home to the after-
hours pharmacy. It's close to the Basin Reserve around the northern end of Adelaide Rd.
Wellington Hospital
(
04-385 5999;
www.ccdhb.org.nz
; Riddiford St, Newtown;
24hr)
One kilometre south of the city centre.
POST
Post Office
(2 Manners St; 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat)
This branch has the
longest opening hours of all city branches.
TOURIST INFORMATION
DOC Wellington Visitor Centre
( 04-384 7770;
www.doc.govt.nz
;
18 Manners St;
9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3.30pm Sat)
Bookings, passes and information for local and na-
tional walks (including Great Walks), parks, huts and camping.
