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CONCIERGE GUIDE
Jason Eade
Welcome To Wellington
Kia Ora koutou katoa. Greetings to you from InterContinental Wellington. The Concierge team would like to express their warmest regards and hope to ensure you have a memorable stay. If you require anything during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Hotel has internationally recognised active member of Les Clefs d'Or, Jason Eade the chief Concierge, who along with his experienced team will look after you throughout your stay at InterContinental Wellington. The Concierge desk is attended from 0700am till 2330 with one of the team able to assist with all your needs from parking the car, booking restaruants, to developing a tour specific to your needs that allows you to explore the New Zealand capital.
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MORNINGWake up to a complimentary coffee and then head to the ground floor to Chameleon Restaurant for a full buffet breakfast. Take a short walk through the heart of the city to Wellington's iconic Cable Car; at the top is the expansive Botanical Gardens, the Carter Observatory and a fantastic view across Wellington just next to the Cable Car museum. After enjoying a relaxed stroll around the gardens travel back down with the Cable Car and head through the shopping precinct towards Cuba Mall to enjoy morning tea in one of Wellingtons 'coffee culture' cafes. |
AFTERNOONVisit New Zealand's national museum Te Papa Tongarewa and explore a splendid display of New Zealand's history. Take your time to discover this country's secrets and then enjoy lunch at the museum's cafe. Wellington is small enough for you to explore in detail - walk along Cuba Street Mall, Willis St and Lambton Quay to take in the town's shopping districts. Wellington's residents are friendly and laid back, so feel free to ask people if you get lost or just have a question. Late in the afternoon, take a leisurely walk to ZEALANDIA Wildlife Sanctuary, just 20 minutes from the hotel. The scenery is beautiful; like being in a secluded forest.... and if you take the dusk tour, you might even see the nocturnal kiwi in native habitat. |
EVENINGAs Wellington is a hilly place, the city has many wonderful vantage points from which to view the town. At night, when the sun sets in the hills, see the handsome scenery from the White House restaurant in Oriental Parade. With the delicate lighting of our beautiful habour town before your eyes, try the delicious duck for something a little bit different. After dinner, head to Courtney Place, which is alive with hip bars. Check out C.R.G. Merchant Co. for a unique bar experience. Even in the midst of drinking, New Zealanders remain the most affable people who are easy to befriend, so don't count on your evening ending where it began. |
LOCAL CULTUREMAORI CULTUREWhen greeting another Maori you may touch noses together, called a Hongi. This is to symbolise the breathing of life into the person you are greeting. Maoris take their culture seriously so please take note not to be disrespectful. A relaxed and common greeting expression is: Kia Ora, where as a more formal greeting to an individual is: Tēnā koe. NO SMOKING IN CITY BARS, RESTAURANTS & CAFÉSSmoking in all hospitality venues, including bars, restaurants, and cafes is prohibited in Wellington and throughout New Zealand. InterContinental Wellington is also a non-smoking hotel. PEOPLEWellington is a very friendly city , filled with arts, culture and cafes. The New Zealand capital has two universities and many government departments located in the city, so there are a wide and diverse range of people living in and around the Wellington area. Tipping great serviceIt is not compulsory to tip in New Zealand however if you do feel like someone has done a great job and would like to tip, please feel free to do so. Wellington's famous weatherWellington is a very windy city and carries this reputation internationally. When travelling about Wellington it's recommended to carry a coat or jacket to be safe. The sun can also be surprisingly severe, so ensure you use a sun-screen lotion in summer months. |
DID YOU KNOW ?Lord of the Rings TrilogyHome of Weta studios and Peter Jackson's, Lord of the Rings Trilogy along with The Hobbit, launched November 2012. Tours can take you on excursions of where the action began. The recently renovated Embassy theatre is where the grand opening was held . Mount VictoriaThis is Wellington's main lookout. It has a 360 degree view of the Wellington region. Great for photo opportunities and has a wonderful walking trek. Very peaceful but still close to the heart of the city. The site has also proven to be a perfect spot to view the moon rise in the night sky. Southern most capital cityWellington is the nation's capital city. It is the southernmost capital city in the world. Much of the Wellington waterfront is now built on reclaimed land. The waterfront was once lapping the shore at what is now Lambton Quay, only a short walk from the hotel. The city has been split into QuartersLambton Quarter, Cuba Quarter, Courtney Quarter and Waterfront Quarter. This helps differentiate the great activities the capital city has to offer - each quarter has its own special something . For a detailed description, please visit our In The Know Concierge team. Trolley BusesWellington City has its very own environmentally-friendly trolley buses as part of the regular public transport service. This service is an icon in the Wellington region. The New zealand capital is one of the few cities in the world to operate this service for the public. |
WHAT TO PACKCameraWellington offers some fantastic sights and views to take home and show the family. For the perfect panaromic shot, head to the top of Mt Victoria and take in the harbour and city. ClothingWellington can be a very cold place during the Winter months so bring a jacket and other warm items. In the Summer months, light clothing is appropriate but a jacket may also be needed. If you need to purchase an additional layer, do not worry as the Lambton quarter has some of New Zealand's leading retail outlets. ShoesComfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Everything in Wellington is within walking distance from the hotel. Walking tracks are also readily available. Sun screenThe sun over NZ can be very harsh. Sunscreen is reccommended as most people will tend to get sunburnt. We are always reminding people of the evils of too much strong sunlight on the skin. The hotel will be able to provide sunscreen. |
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