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Bowland Petone
20 Fully automatic lanes, bar, café, big screen tv, gaming and amusement machines and pool table. Small or large groups welcome, birthdays, corporate functions, moonlight bowling Friday and Saturday nights. (We cater for everyone!) 9.00am to 12 midnight everyday except Christmas Day.
www.bowland.co.nz

Days Bay Boatshed
Days Bay Boatshed is right beside the wharf in Days Bay. It is set up to cater for those who want to really enjoy and explore the outdoors in the Eastbourne area. Mountain bike down to the Lighthouse or just mess about on a kayak in the shallow waters of one of Wellingtons safest beaches. Play tennis on the free courts or petanque on the beach or special pitch.

Ideal day out via the ferry from Wellington or drive or take the bus to Days Bay.

We can drop off Mountain bikes to anywhere in Wellington or Lower Hutt
www.daysbayboatshed.co.nz

Experience Stansborough
Wellington's latest Tourist Attraction has something for all ages and interests. A first for New Zealand. This is an hour-long guided interactive time warp journey from the history of the flock, the farm and the factory - to the fabric, the fashion and the films - with some unusual surprises along the way.

There is a stunning showcase gallery to view at the end of the tour.

Fun for the whole family, educational and part of every New Zealander's history. If you have enjoyed all the recent blockbuster NZ Movies, come and see some of the authentic costuming and how this was traditionally made, right here in Wellington.
www.stansborough.co.nz

HangDog Climbing Adventures
We specialise in all aspects of rock climbing. From the challenge of climbing Wellington?s tallest indoor rock climbing wall, to leaping face first down a cliff face. We can fulfil all your rock climbing adventures needs.

On the sunny days we can take you on outdoor rock climbing, abseiling, rap jumping, and canyoning adventures. On the nasty rainy days we can have you abseiling and rock climbing at our indoor climbing centre.
www.hangdog.co.nz

JohNZ Tours
Sightseeing around points of interest including Mount Victoria lookout and sights around Wellington city. Wine trails to the Wairaparapa and up the West Coast, Lindale tourist park and local beaches.
Equipped with a station wagon able to take 4 passengers, we specialise in customised tour packages. OUR AIM is to supply safe and enjoyable friendly tours of our local area, and further if required. We have a number of different packages available.

www.johnztours.com

Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Licensed Cafe
Set amongst the beautiful bush of the scenic Akatarawa Valley. Staglands offers you a special look at NZ's natural heritage. As you wander through the 10 hectares of carefully created walkways, enjoying the many different native and introduce birds, animals and trout, you'll be stunned by the beautiful, natural surroundings. Take time to touch and hand feed NZ's wildlife as you journey through this magnificent reserve and learn about NZ's unique flora and fauna.
www.staglands.co.nz

Wellington Zoo
New Zealand?s first Zoo we sit on 13 hectares in Wellington city?s green town belt.
At Wellington Zoo we have around 500 animals comprising over 100 species. Some are critically endangered ? like the Sumatran tigers or Campbell Island teals ? and some are unique in New Zealand to Wellington Zoo ? like the Malayan sun bears and White cheeked gibbons. You can get up close to cheetahs, red pandas, big cats and giraffes as part of a Close Encounter, or learn all about your favourite animal at one of our daily talks.
www.nowhere.com

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.

Unique in style, Te Papa creates a stunning atmosphere.

Situated on the edge of the water, the rooms take advantage of the waterfront vista and city views. Te Papa has extensive modern facilities suited to meetings, exhibitions and events. Delegates can meet and work in comfort and enjoy the wonderful activities Te Papa offers

www.tepapa.govt.nz

Wellington attractions at Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Midway Pacific Lodge in Petone is "midway" for Interislander ferry travellers and central to all of the attractions that the Wellington Region has to offer.
Petone, a suburb of Lower Hutt just to the northeast of Wellington City, extends along the foreshore of Wellington Harbour. Petone was the first European settlement in the Wellington Region and extends across all of the flat land at the mouth of the Hutt Valley, with spectacular harbour views from the Esplanade.

Petone, with its mix of quaint and historic residential streets, is centred around the Jackson Street shopping area with cafes, restaurants and trendy shops. Emphasis has been placed on the area's early European heritage as a draw-card for tourists.

Petone attractions close to Midway Pacifica Lodge:

Midway Pacifica Lodge is ideally located close to the Jackson Street shopping area and near to all local amenities. Leave the car at the Motel and walk (5 minutes) to:
* Trendy restaurants and cafes in Jackson Street for relaxed dining
* Te Puna Wai Ora marks the unique artesian water fountain
* The Petone Working Men's Club for convivial hospitality
* The Petone Recreation Ground and sports fields
* The Hutt Valley Polytechnic (Weltec) for continuing education
* The Petone Railway Station - ride the trains to Wellington and save on parking
* Manuka Health Centre for a whole range of alternative therapies
Attractions that are 1-2 km from Midway Pacifica Lodge include:
* Petone Esplanade, beach and wharf with fabulous views across Wellington Harbour to the city and airport.
* Bowland Petone - twenty fully automatic lanes, bar, café, big screen TV, gaming and amusement machines, pool table. Open 9 am to 12 midnight, seven days.
* Huia Pool - nationally acclaimed 25 metre indoor pool plus indoor children's and teaching pool with a beached area, outdoor toddlers fun pool and playground.
* Shandon Golf Course - a superbly presented and challenging par 70, 18-hole course with practice chipping and putting greens and practice fairways. Excellent Clubhouse facilities - Cafe, Bar, Pokies, Pro Shop and Resident Professional.
* HangDog Indoor Climbing Centre - Climbing Centre with a 14 metre high indoor climbing wall, 10 lines of lead climbing anchors, a bouldering room, video and pinball games, and a pro-climbing shop.
* Petone Settlers Museum - the Story House of Petone providing a window into the history of the people of the lower part of the Hutt Valley including interesting stories of migration and settlement.
* The Dowse - is an art museum that is highly regarded both nationally and internationally with a constantly changing mix of exciting and innovative exhibitions.
Or ask your host Gail for her suggestions.
Further afield:
Why not spend the day in Wellington? The shopping is fabulous and there are always sales to interest the most discerning buyer. Or take the family to visit the Beehive and Parliament Buildings and the other historical buildings that make up New Zealand's political capital. Perhaps a ride from Lambton Quay to Kelburn on the cable car. The view out over Central Wellington and the Harbour is magnificent. Walk back down through the Botanic Gardens and enjoy the tranquillity and views right in the centre of the city.
Children always enjoy a visit to the Wellington Zoo to see wildlife including lions, chimpanzee parks, and the kiwi house. If it is a wet day, take the whole family to Te Papa the National Museum of New Zealand or to the Museum of Wellington City and Sea on Wellington?s waterfront.
Other options include fishing (saltwater fishing from the Petone Wharf and brown trout in the Hutt River), Horse Trekking and 4-wheel Drive Tours or perhaps a lazy day at the beach - try Days Bay at Eastbourne.
Wellington is famous for its theatre and performing arts, street-side cafe's entertainment and nightlife. Consult Wellington Events to see what is currently on offer.

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