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HOSTELS IN WELLINGTON

What's on in Wellington?

1. Feast Of Fools Medieval Pageant

A wonderful Medieval Ball, accompanied by a medieval dance band and heaps of merryment in the form of floor-shows, dancing, drinking and loads of food!

Date: 24 June 2006

Venue: Wellington Town Hall, 111 Wakefield St, Wellington

www.feastoffools.co.nz

Stomp This international hit musical returns to New Zealand for another string of performances in major cities across NZ! With stunning displays of energy, dance and wit, this stage show really sets your pulse racing and you may even find your own feet tapping in the aisle! A trully amazing performance with creative use of everyday household objects in non-traditional ways...come and see what everyone is talking about!!!

Dates: 27 June 06 - 02 July 2006

Venue: Westpac St James Theatre, Wellington

www.ticketek.co.nz

If you know what's coming up let us know: vip@travelfat.com

Eating out in Wellington

FEATURE: BASE BACKPACKERS, WELLINGTON

This funky stylish hostel has 280 beds available and is situated in Courtney Place, the centre of Wellington's night life and is just minutes away from the Te Papa museum. The hostel is open 24/7 and offers a variety of beds from 4 to 8 bedded multi-share rooms to doubles with ensuite facilities. They have a cool Basement Bar which is also open 7 nights a week for all you night animals!

The building itself is a brand new chic and funky New York loft style accommodation and encourages a chilled out social envirnonment with chill out areas, communal kitchen and TV room.

Base Backpackers, Wellington

Base Backpackers also offers the exclusive 'Sanctuary' which is all about girls only and the rooms designed for single girl travellers featuring a Free AVEDA shampoo & conditioner pack on arrival. Base really does have something for everyone so get on-line and book a room now!

THINGS TO DO

Walkabout Earth A great adventure in an old school bus amazingly converted into an overland cruise mobile! With all the comforts you can imagine including a fitted kitchen and top of the range sound system, it is capable of seating and sleeping small groups of independent travellers and takes you on the adventure of a lifetime to the back and beyond of this amazing country! A truly unique bus journey!
www.walkaboutearth.com

Rock Climbing in Wellington

Fergs Kayaks Fergs Kayaks has New Zealand's largest natural indoor rock climbing wall. For all levels of climbers, there are 38 ropes, bouldering, lead climbing routes and abseiling walls as high as 40ft to test your skills and challenge you to the max!
www.fergskayaks.co.nz

New Zealand Adventure Specialists Ltd These guys are experts in winter sports and activities and offer various tours to some of NZ’s best skiing & snowboarding areas. Looking for something new? Try their cat snowboarding or heliboarding! www.nzadventure.com