Wellington has an excellent public transport network of buses and suburban trains. Many people who live in the ring of inner suburbs in Wellington city often prefer to walk to work each day – getting around the inner city is easy because it is so compact.
According to the 2001 census, 16% of people in Wellington walk or cycle to work. Another 16% of people travel to work by public transport.
The network of public transport operators is managed by Metlink, which contracts different providers in different areas. A full list of timetables and fares regarding buses, trains and ferries can be found on its website or by phoning the Metlink Service Centre 0800 801 700.
- Bus Services - Bus services are available throughout Wellington and are offered by several bus companies.
- Train Services - From Wellington, there are train lines going all over the North Island. More importantly, there is a good network of train services between Wellington city and the Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti Coast and the northern Wellington suburbs. Wellington’s train services are operated by Toll New Zealand.
- Cable Car - The hill-climbing cable car travels between Lambton Quay, the Kelburn campus of Victoria University, and the Botanic Garden every 10 minutes.
- Ferries - There are also regular ferries between Wellington waterfront, Matiu/Somes Island (in the middle of the harbour), Petone and Days Bay near Eastbourne. Phone East by West Ferry on (04) 494 3339 for a timetable or look at the Metlink website.
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