https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:59:15 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:43:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=24736 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622204&title=calling-wellingtonians#622204 Author: scribe
Subject: 24736
Posted: 24 February 2009 at 9:43pm

Newtown is not walking distance to town (it's probably a brisk half an hour or so walk) but buses run through there very frequently. However, it is not a very safe or 'nice' area - if you are visiting from out of town I think you'd be happier somewhere like Thorndon or Mt Victoria, suburbs which are only a 5 min walk from town and are much 'nicer' IYKWIM (personally I like Newtown, but as a Cantabrian you may find it a bit of shock!)

I really can't help you with accomodation advice I'm sorry, because our relatives always stay with us... My dad stayed at a good Manchester Unity place in Thorndon not too long ago and it was dead cheap ($70 a night) but I think you have to be a member to stay there.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:43:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622204&title=calling-wellingtonians#622204 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622186&title=calling-wellingtonians#622186 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 24736
Posted: 24 February 2009 at 9:32pm

Actually DebsB just checked and it seems that Jetstar might be the same as Air NZ, that we can take pushchair and carseats without having to pay excess baggage. Thanks for that!]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:32:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622186&title=calling-wellingtonians#622186 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622167&title=calling-wellingtonians#622167 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 24736
Posted: 24 February 2009 at 9:15pm

Hey DebsB. We are flying with Jetstar so not sure they have the same policies? I will check but pretty sure it will be included as part of our baggage. But thanks anyway, good to know for the future.

Thanks Susiec!]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:15:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622167&title=calling-wellingtonians#622167 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622144&title=calling-wellingtonians#622144 Author: RBsMama
Subject: 24736
Posted: 24 February 2009 at 8:54pm

Carseat and stroller aren't classed as part of your kgs with Air NZ and are free. I'm travelling in May with a 5 month old and checked with a friend who works for Air NZ and I double-checked on their website to make sure. Plus infants also get 25kgs.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:54:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622144&title=calling-wellingtonians#622144 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622142&title=calling-wellingtonians#622142 Author: catisla
Subject: 24736
Posted: 24 February 2009 at 8:53pm

areas of newtown are ok, but i would avoid the end of mansfield st right by the zoo (it is a bit rough)]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:53:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622142&title=calling-wellingtonians#622142 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622133&title=calling-wellingtonians#622133 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 24736
Posted: 24 February 2009 at 8:46pm

Can anyone tell me about Newtown? I have found a holiday home that seems quite good but I have no idea if it would be a good place to be or not? Hard to tell from a map? Waht are other good places to be that are not right in the centre of town?

Thanks Monikah and lilfatty for your suggestions. Lilfatty have looked at that apartment, looks great have it in mind.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:46:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=622133&title=calling-wellingtonians#622133 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=620391&title=calling-wellingtonians#620391 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 24736
Posted: 22 February 2009 at 10:02pm

We are hiring an apartment on lambton quay when we go down in September (so definately in walking distance of most things), we found it on book a bach.

Im not sure what your budget is .. but its $200 a night which is pretty reasonable for two bedrooms in the central city with a kitchen etc.

If you want more details pm me (or I think I posted a link on my facebook)]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:02:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=620391&title=calling-wellingtonians#620391 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=620302&title=calling-wellingtonians#620302 Author: monikah
Subject: 24736
Posted: 22 February 2009 at 8:02pm

it will be hard finding something in the city that is within walking distance to stuff without paying a fortune as wgtn is really spread out. we do have pretty good public transport though. the bus goes from the airport into town so i would do that instead of taking car seats if you worry about baggage weight. i havent heard of either of the motor inns but if you cant get a portacot im sure there are heaps of us in wgtn that could lend you one closer to the time. sorry thats probably not all that much help]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:02:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=620302&title=calling-wellingtonians#620302 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=620291&title=calling-wellingtonians#620291 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 24736
Posted: 22 February 2009 at 7:46pm

Just looking for some Wellington Accomodation advice please.

We are travelling up in mid October and we need a motel/accommodation in the central Wellington area.

It doesn't have to be 5 star but clean and tidy and preferably with a kitchen/kitchenette type thing. Also if they supplied a portacot that would also be great.

I have found the Marksman Motor Inn and the Harbour City Motor Inn in my internet searches but does anyone know if they are any good?

We hope to not have to rent a car so hope to walk or bus most places so a place in walking distance of town would be good also.

Also as an aside we don't really want to have to use up baggage kgs taking carseats but do any taxi services etc have carseats? We obviously need to get to and from airport but don't really want to take carseats just for 2 trips?? DH has a work mate up there with small kids so we may be able to get him to pick us up anyway.

Thanks ( in advance) for your help ]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:46:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24736&PID=620291&title=calling-wellingtonians#620291