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Here are some options for getting around Wellington:
Here are some options for getting around Wellington:
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== Train ==
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<td><strong>Train</strong></td> <td>[http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/default.aspx Tranzmetro]</td>
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[http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/default.aspx TransMetro] operate trains out of Wellington northwards. The Wellington terminus is Wellington Railway Station, at the north end of the CBD. The station is directly connected with the start of the main bus corridor through the central city, for connecting on to bus services.
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<td><strong>Bus</strong></td> <td>[http://www.metlink.org.nz/section10.phpx Metlink]</td>
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The trains cover as far north as Upper Hutt (~20km north) on the Hutt line, and Paraparaumu along the coast (~50km north), and some lines run services overnight.
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<td><strong>Taxi</strong></td> <td>[http://www.taxis.co.nz/ Wellington Combined Taxis]</td>
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Timetables and routes can be found on the [http://metlink.org.nz/section10.phpx MetLink] website.
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Almost all Wellington public buses traverse a corridor of the central city between Wellington Railway Station at the north end, and Courtenay Place at the south end. The Conference facilities are around this path.
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Payment for fares can be made in cash on the train, or from ticket booths at Wellington Railway Station.
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For south-bound buses, hop off at James Smith's Corner and walk north along Cuba St. For north-bound buses, hop off at Dixon Street, and again walk north along Cuba Mall/Street.
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A number of companies operate buses in and around the Greater Wellington Area. Timetables and route information is under one umbrella at [http://metlink.org.nz/section10.phpx MetLink]. Most Wellington City buses traverse a corridor from Wellington Railway Station to Courtenay Place through the CBD.
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Fares can be paid for in cash, or by [http://www.snapper.co.nz Snapper] card.
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The conference facilities are on the main bus corridor. For north-bound buses, get off at Dixon Street and walk north along Cuba Mall/Street. For south-bound buses, get off at James Smith's Corner, and walk north along Cuba Street.
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== Taxi ==
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Wellington has a large number of taxi companies, servicing both Wellington and the larger region. Some companies of good reputation are:
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* [http://www.taxis.co.nz/ Wellington Combined Taxis] - 04 384 4444
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* [http://www.corporatecabs.co.nz/ Corporate Cabs] - 04 387 4600
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* [http://www.greencabs.co.nz/index.php Green Cabs] - 0508 447 336 (Toll Free)

Revision as of 12:46, 6 September 2009

Contents

Important Information

Emergency Dial 111 (for Ambulance, Police or Fire)
Wellington Hospital 39 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Doctors Port Nicholson Medical Centre, Lvl 2, 61 Taranaki Street
Pharmacy Radius Pharmacy, 16 Willis Street
Post Office New Zealand Post, 43 Manners Street
Supermarket New World Metro, 70 Willis Street
Visitors Centre Civic Square, 101 Wakefield Street

Car Parking

James Smiths Car Park

James Smiths Car Park is located opposite the Wellington Convention Centre

Type Time Rate
Weekday Casual $3 per hour
Weekday Early-Bird In: 6am-10am, Out: 8pm $12 per day
Evening 6pm - 6am $2 per hour, maximum $6
Weekend Casual Saturday & Sunday $2 per hour, maximum $6 per day
Weekday early-bird In: 6am-10am $3 per day

Michael Fowler Centre Car Park

Michael Fowler Centre Car Park is located beside the Wellington Convention Centre and has 3 disability parks available.

Type Time Rate
Weekday Casual Maximum 2 hours $4.00 per hour
Weekday Evening 6pm-12am $2.00 per hour
Evening 6pm - 6am $2 per hour, maximum $6
Weekend Day until 6pm, Maximum 2 hours Free
Weekday Evening 6pm-12am, no time limit Free

Transport

Here are some options for getting around Wellington:

Train

TransMetro operate trains out of Wellington northwards. The Wellington terminus is Wellington Railway Station, at the north end of the CBD. The station is directly connected with the start of the main bus corridor through the central city, for connecting on to bus services.

The trains cover as far north as Upper Hutt (~20km north) on the Hutt line, and Paraparaumu along the coast (~50km north), and some lines run services overnight.

Timetables and routes can be found on the MetLink website.

Payment for fares can be made in cash on the train, or from ticket booths at Wellington Railway Station.

Bus

A number of companies operate buses in and around the Greater Wellington Area. Timetables and route information is under one umbrella at MetLink. Most Wellington City buses traverse a corridor from Wellington Railway Station to Courtenay Place through the CBD.

Fares can be paid for in cash, or by Snapper card.

The conference facilities are on the main bus corridor. For north-bound buses, get off at Dixon Street and walk north along Cuba Mall/Street. For south-bound buses, get off at James Smith's Corner, and walk north along Cuba Street.

Taxi

Wellington has a large number of taxi companies, servicing both Wellington and the larger region. Some companies of good reputation are:

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