Coming up for my first phoenix this week against the tards. got friday afternoon free to do stuff before heading to the bencher. For someone who has only been to welly in passing before whats some of the top places to go to or do or see?
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Basin Reserve, test match, Blackcaps v Pakistan. You're sorted.
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Other than the Phoenix or cricket, there is nowt to do in Wellington.
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go to te papa, harbour cruise if its a nice day...
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tks, mite give the cricket a miss since i saw the whole first test down here, but we'll see
otagofan2009-11-30 11:43:43
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If its a cracker day, you can't beat an afternoon on the bank at the Basin watching the cricket. But other things, well... um ... Te Papa, but yeah there's not a lot to do here.
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harbour cruise
Inform me about these....
Something worth taking the Mrs on?
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I think you go on that Wellesley boat down near Frank Kitts park. I went on it once, but it was ages ago so I don't remember much.
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Also the DomPost ferry that goes between Eastbourne, Somes Island, Petone and the city.
Not a tour but might fit into your timetable and possibly cheaper?
Cable car to go up to the Botanical Gardens (not sure if the Carter Observatory is still undergoing renovations).
Maritime Museum or whatever it's called now (City and Sea?) - free, Te Papa for a bit of kultcha. If you are of a literary bent Katherine Mansfield's house in Thorndon (costs but).
Yeah, not much to do here.
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For an afternoon, to kill, it's probably cultural exhibitions. Aside from what's mentioned, there are:
Film archive.
City gallery (at Civic Square), Adam Art gallery (at Victoria University), plus the smaller commercial galleries.
Failing that, the city is very walkable, so you might be as well off just to wander.
Film archive.
City gallery (at Civic Square), Adam Art gallery (at Victoria University), plus the smaller commercial galleries.
Failing that, the city is very walkable, so you might be as well off just to wander.
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Failing that, the city is very walkable, so you might be as well off just to wander.
tks, mite just do that. Is the parliament tour any good?
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Best thing about it is that it's a stagger to the Bencher.
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Airport Bus stops in Dixon St, just 90 secs from the Four Kings
Suggested Itinerary
1:00pm Flight arr from Dunedin
1:25pm Airport Express deps airport
1:45pm airport express arrives Dixon St
1:46pm arrive Four Kings
1:47pm order pint of Speights Summit
2:07pm order another pint of speight summit
repeat every 20mins
4:47pm depart Four Kings for Backbencher
4:51pm Shout "Who are ya!" at first person you see in Retro Ricki
5:15pm Arrive Backbencher - enjoy festivities.
Suggested Itinerary
1:00pm Flight arr from Dunedin
1:25pm Airport Express deps airport
1:45pm airport express arrives Dixon St
1:46pm arrive Four Kings
1:47pm order pint of Speights Summit
2:07pm order another pint of speight summit
repeat every 20mins
4:47pm depart Four Kings for Backbencher
4:51pm Shout "Who are ya!" at first person you see in Retro Ricki
5:15pm Arrive Backbencher - enjoy festivities.
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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That's pretty much been my itinerary every time I've been down. From what I remember, I've usually had a good time.
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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I think you go on that Wellesley boat down near Frank Kitts park. I went on it once, but it was ages ago so I don't remember much.
You might struggle with The Wellesley boat, last I hear it left Wellington and is now doing trips around Fiji.
PVFC2009-11-30 15:21:59
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somes island.
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it's awesome there...
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it's awesome there...
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1. Hang out at the cage
2. Start a fight with Blanket man
3. Get Harassed by the magician
4. Avoid the guys outside Cash converters
5. Take a leak in the alley way beside the opera house
6. Get asked for a dollar
7. Get lost in the manners McDonalds toilets
Stefan2009-11-30 18:46:43
2. Start a fight with Blanket man
3. Get Harassed by the magician
4. Avoid the guys outside Cash converters
5. Take a leak in the alley way beside the opera house
6. Get asked for a dollar
7. Get lost in the manners McDonalds toilets
Stefan2009-11-30 18:46:43
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Strike up a conversation with a well-known singer and then follow him into an alley-way.
"Phoenix till they lose"
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Strike up a conversation with a well-known singer and then follow him into an alley-way.
You mean
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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I'm amazed at how fortuitously those two images lined up in that post 
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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No comment! 
Other things to do in Wgtn #53:
Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
Other things to do in Wgtn #53:
Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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Thanks guys
No comment!
Other things to do in Wgtn #53:
Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
Other things to do in Wgtn #53:
Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
Can't possibly comment, I know people form Tawa
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There was already a thread on this:
http://yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10792&KW=wellington
http://yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10792&KW=wellington
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Other than the Phoenix or cricket, there is nowt to do in Wellington.
#62:
Go to the Nix shop. Ask in a loud unashamed voice where you can get the latest Highlander gear for the friday night match.
(you need to be close to the door to side step the violently hurled phoenix gnome)
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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Thanks guys
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No comment! Other things to do in Wgtn #53: Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
Other things to do in Wgtn #53: Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
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Can't possibly comment, I know people form Tawa
In all fairness to Tawa, the Pink Pineapple is a must visit in Wellington (which might explain my waistline...)
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Thanks guys
No comment! Other things to do in Wgtn #53: Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
Other things to do in Wgtn #53: Catch the bus out to Tawa by mistake. When you get off see how long it takes for someone to say "You're rrreal purdy. You tain't be from round here be you?" See how quickly you can run back to the city when the banjo music gets louder...
Can't possibly comment, I know people form Tawa
In all fairness to Tawa, the Pink Pineapple is a must visit in Wellington (which might explain my waistline...)
The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.
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harbour cruise
Inform me about these....
Something worth taking the Mrs on?
oops forgot it was the dompost ferry, still a good ride though, did it when i came down from aucks for the all blacks and game against furries
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Cheers for that guys.
good walk through town, got fallon top and a couple of other things,
Had a fantastic time in the zone, got a couple of ales and santa hats at the bencher pre match.
for a first timer to the tin i was mightly impressed by the stadium, i just hope ours can get the same expeierence/vibe as that.
Was impressed by the fever zone and the chanting (espec. all we want is a decent ref), never heard anything like that at the brook.
Will be back sooner rather than later.
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Yellow Fever kick around tomorrow morning is one other thing you can doStefan2009-12-05 21:15:11
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