The Wellington Thread
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kamburu pat
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Re: The Wellington Thread
Whitby: if I went to Whitby North Yorkshire today, unlike Wellington's Whitby, it's wet, six degrees and nasty. Unlike the rest of you in Wellington I only spent four months in 2009 there. I think Wellington is a lovely capital city, compact, lovely harbour and surrounding beaches, Oriental Parade, Whitby, Eastbourne, Seatoun, Island bay and more. The cafe culture, quirky Cuba Street, and more. Yes, it get's windy but it suited me. I found that Napier, Hastings and Gisborne were among the warmest places in NZ. I stayed with my son in Wellington after losing my husband suddenly, we did visit NZ in 2005 and had he still been here I think we might have gone to live somewhere like Raumati.
Wellington is a great city to live in.
Pat.
#242
Re: The Wellington Thread
Well Kimi-Deacon, thats a real help as I used to live close to Ipswich too so you obviously are very familiar with what lifestyle / weather etc we've come from!!
I guess I'm also wondering if there's always plenty going on in Wellington. I know its the capital but it's a tiny city really isn't it....are there always heaps of events going on? It seems in Christchurch there is always something to do.
I'm actually seriously considering Auckland too and wonder if the warmer weather, proximity to great beaches and heaps always going on - maybe it would be a better suit?
Ahhhh decisions decisions!!!!
I guess I'm also wondering if there's always plenty going on in Wellington. I know its the capital but it's a tiny city really isn't it....are there always heaps of events going on? It seems in Christchurch there is always something to do.
I'm actually seriously considering Auckland too and wonder if the warmer weather, proximity to great beaches and heaps always going on - maybe it would be a better suit?
Ahhhh decisions decisions!!!!
Super 15's Rugby starts next weekend too!
And because it is a small and compact city, it is easier to get to most of the events or tickets for gigs and the likes.
I would say that more goes on here than C'hristchurch
Have a look at this, it may help your decision making: http://www.wellingtonnz.com/know_wellington
Last edited by irnbru14; Feb 13th 2011 at 10:40 am.
#244
Re: The Wellington Thread
Oh and watch the Spoil Yourself in Wellington promo ad, it's so, well, Welly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIv851MuqJY
#245
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Re: The Wellington Thread
Thanks so much for your tips and weblinks - really helpful.
I know it's a rubbish reason to neglect such an awesome little city...but that WIND really puts me off!!! If only it had warmer, calmer weather I'd be there in a heartbeat!!! Mind you I guess if that was the case, so would about another 500,000 people!!
I know it's a rubbish reason to neglect such an awesome little city...but that WIND really puts me off!!! If only it had warmer, calmer weather I'd be there in a heartbeat!!! Mind you I guess if that was the case, so would about another 500,000 people!!
#249
kamburu pat
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Re: The Wellington Thread
Best wishes.
Pat.
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Oh and watch the Spoil Yourself in Wellington promo ad, it's so, well, Welly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIv851MuqJY
Two more questions now I'm on here then....
First, where are some nice places to live in Wellington?? I'd love Oriental Bay but know I definitely can't afford that so any advice on other nice spots that are safe, not too expensive, but attractive surroundings?
Second question - are there any good running clubs in Wellington? I'd be keen to join...
Thanks!
#251
Re: The Wellington Thread
Right, I think I'm sold!
Two more questions now I'm on here then....
First, where are some nice places to live in Wellington?? I'd love Oriental Bay but know I definitely can't afford that so any advice on other nice spots that are safe, not too expensive, but attractive surroundings?
Second question - are there any good running clubs in Wellington? I'd be keen to join...
Thanks!
Two more questions now I'm on here then....
First, where are some nice places to live in Wellington?? I'd love Oriental Bay but know I definitely can't afford that so any advice on other nice spots that are safe, not too expensive, but attractive surroundings?
Second question - are there any good running clubs in Wellington? I'd be keen to join...
Thanks!
#252
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Re: The Wellington Thread
Ideally a small house with a garden but would settle for a townhouse / apartment too. Easy living really for now.
Thanks
#253
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Well, I'm pretty flexible really. I don't want to have to travel more than 30 minutes to get to work (maximum) so I guess quite close to the city....but not right in the very centre. I'm not looking for an apartment in Courtenay Place put it that way!!
Ideally a small house with a garden but would settle for a townhouse / apartment too. Easy living really for now.
Thanks
Ideally a small house with a garden but would settle for a townhouse / apartment too. Easy living really for now.
Thanks
There are plenty of running clubs - look up coolrunning website - but the scene isnt as intensive as the UK.
If you are really into beaches then you would be happier up the coast towards Paraparam Im sure but thats outside 30 mins commuting, even with the new train timetable starting next week.
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Re: The Wellington Thread
Well, I'm pretty flexible really. I don't want to have to travel more than 30 minutes to get to work (maximum) so I guess quite close to the city....but not right in the very centre. I'm not looking for an apartment in Courtenay Place put it that way!!
Ideally a small house with a garden but would settle for a townhouse / apartment too. Easy living really for now.
Thanks
Ideally a small house with a garden but would settle for a townhouse / apartment too. Easy living really for now.
Thanks
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