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Being in the center of the action means that it's really noisy until really late, like 3am on a Wed night kind of late. base is kind of draconian, but I guess they have to be in such a large hostel. People didn't really mix between groups because the only common space was the bar,...more Being in the center of the action means that it's really noisy until really late, like 3am on a Wed night kind of late. base is kind of draconian, but I guess they have to be in such a large hostel. People didn't really mix between groups because the only common space was the bar, which was kind of skank. Free champagne for ladies is nice, but perhaps it should be spontanious, rather than from 7-8pm? The kitchen area was too small for the number of people trying to cook there -- dishes remained unwashed for hours. I wouldn't stay here again, even though it was really central.close

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by Cielau – posted on Feb 20, 2007

2

Double pun there, hope you liked it! My first visit to Wellington was not the greatest, I was nearly stuck in a hostel with drug users and by drugs I mean marujuana (is that how you spell it?) and didn't like the city I hadn't seen as it felt hidden, away from the water. But having been...more Double pun there, hope you liked it! My first visit to Wellington was not the greatest, I was nearly stuck in a hostel with drug users and by drugs I mean marujuana (is that how you spell it?) and didn't like the city I hadn't seen as it felt hidden, away from the water. But having been there a second and third time, yep I stayed in better places and enjoyed it ten fold. Wellington in some ways is too young to define itself, the best way to describe it is a confused place that acts like a big city. Though it sounds tough, it really is a good place to be and easy to get around. Once you find your bearings and get used to the idea that you won't always see the sea. Number one place to go even on a short visit in the Te Papa but if like me you really like Lord of the Rings, go on the Rover Wellington tour, at $40 you can hope on/off and see Wellington Zoo and other places. Also when you're there go to The Embassy Theatre, the best old cinema, I've been to since the last one I know of back home ( in England) was turned into a furniture shop! The weather the majority of the time was really good and being there you witness why they call it the Windy City. Though to be fair most of the cities and towns in New Zealand are windy, just Wellington has the majority of the strong winds. If it did rain, I didn't notice!close

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by charlie5913 – posted on Feb 18, 2007

2

Wellington really does have a much more vibrant city feel than Auckland does (my home town). The shopping was more comprehensive, the bars/restaurants were cooler and the people seems to be better looking. Public transport has got it's act together and the city is very well-planned -...more Wellington really does have a much more vibrant city feel than Auckland does (my home town). The shopping was more comprehensive, the bars/restaurants were cooler and the people seems to be better looking. Public transport has got it's act together and the city is very well-planned - walking anywhere is a breeze. Definitely a city I could live in.close

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by emmapr3713 – posted on Dec 6, 2006

2

Windy Welly as the city is known certainly lives up to its reputation as it sits very near the notorious Cook Strait, but don´t let that put you off. This little capital has everything going for it. Great nightlife, cool and trendy locals, plenty of cheap and evn free attractions,...more Windy Welly as the city is known certainly lives up to its reputation as it sits very near the notorious Cook Strait, but don´t let that put you off. This little capital has everything going for it. Great nightlife, cool and trendy locals, plenty of cheap and evn free attractions, galleries, museums and sights, a large vareity of cuisines to suit all needs and breathtaking scenery and coastline. Puts Auckland to shame.close

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by cjpesti – posted on Nov 1, 2006

15

If you're anywhere north of Cuba St you may miss the best of this city. It is a lively, vibrant, friendly nightspot. Be sure to hit the 'bohemian' area to the west and south of the main city centre. By day Wellington is much like any other NZ city. By night (in the right areas)...more If you're anywhere north of Cuba St you may miss the best of this city. It is a lively, vibrant, friendly nightspot. Be sure to hit the 'bohemian' area to the west and south of the main city centre. By day Wellington is much like any other NZ city. By night (in the right areas) it is a fantastic place to play. Wellingtonians like to deny it, but when the weather is bad there it's lousy! But it isn't bad all the time. Strong winds being the major weather feature.close

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by paulc8171 – posted on Oct 26, 2006

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