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damedonna

Oct 27th, 2003 07:54 AM

Wellington

we will be in Wellington on New Year's Day. Does anyone know if the shops will be open?

KathyNZ

Nov 1st, 2003 12:40 PM

Going on past experience the answer is no. You should find enough cafes and restaurants open but that's about it.

frani

Nov 2nd, 2003 07:05 AM

I was also wondering the same thing as we will be there off a cruise ship. We are thinking about hiring a driver.

hotandsweaty

Nov 22nd, 2003 12:52 AM

i would like to suggest that if the ferry is operating- you take it across the bay and hike into the pretty parkland just up form the ferry dock. you might even see penguins in the bay (as i did)...
what sort of shopping are you antcipating in wellington? there's not that much to buy there- how about seeing if te papa is open- that museum is amazing and will take up your entire day.

kiwigirl

Nov 25th, 2003 08:52 AM

I'm thinking that many shops will be open on New Year's Day. They are only closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC morning.

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