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EXPLORE THE AREA
Presented By:
Jason Eade
Chief Concierge
insidertips
LOCAL CULTURE
MAORI CULTURE
When 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. A more formal greeting to an individual is: Tēnā koe
NO SMOKING IN CITY BARS, RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS
Smoking in all hospitality venues, including bars, restaurants, and cafes is prohibited in Wellington and throughout New Zealand. InterContinental Wellington is a non-smoking hotel.
PEOPLE
Wellington is a very friendly city , filled with arts and culture. 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 service
It 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.
Wellington's famous weather
Wellington is a very windy city. When travelling around 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 Trilogy
Home of Weta studios and Peter Jackson's, Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Tours can take you on excursions of where the action began. The recently renovated Embassy theatre is where the grand opening was held .
Mount Victoria
This 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.
Southern most capital city
Wellington 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 Quarters
Lambton Quarter, Cuba Quarter, Courtney Quarter and Waterfront Quarter. This helps differentiate what each part of the city has to offer as each quarter has its own special something . For a detailed description, please contact the Concierge desk.
Trolley Buses
Wellington City has its very own, environmentally friendly trolley buses as part of our public transport service. This service is an icon in the Wellington region. We are one of the few cities in the world to operate this service for the public.
WHAT TO PACK?
Camera
Wellington offers some fantastic sights and views perfect to take home and show the family. Once your film is finished, a camera store is located just a short walk from the hotel so you can develop your photos quickly.
Clothing
Wellington 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.
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Everything in Wellington is within walking distance from the hotel. Walking tracks are also readily available.
Sun screen
The 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.