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LATITUDE that ACCOMMODATES

Greetings

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WELCOME TO NORTH of SOUTH,where you can expect style, soul, and comfort.

We are inspired to travel by the

pleasure of the journey, and by the

richness of the experiences that

it brings. We believe that the final

destination is much less important

than the things that happen along

the way. We offer journeys, not just

a place to stay.

New Zealand offers a wide range of terrains: big city greenbelts, long deserted

beaches, coastal cliff tops, lush native rainforests,

open river valleys, alpine tussock grasslands, high

country farmland and active volcanic areas.

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The philosophy of NORTH of SOUTH is to

combine design and innovation with the fun and social life of a hostel,

all at flexible rates. We believe there is a little something for everybody in the capital city. It is a fusion between the modern urban city-

scape and the natural beauty of mother nature. So we invite you to come

explore the land that we love so much.

Traveling Tips

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We want you to unfurl and satisfy

your curiosity, to learn about nature

and people, to get to know the geol-

ogy, flora, fauna and culture of the

places you visit. We are not satisfied

with simply offering passive contem-

plation from a distance; we want you

to explore the land.

THE EXPLORER’S MANIFESTO

TALK WITH PEOPLEThere is nothing like conversation for get-ting to know other people. Talk with the local people. Tell them about where you are from, share your ideas and beliefs. Listen. Challenge your prejudices.

DEVIATE FROM THE ROUTEOften the most valuable experiences are found on the least-traveled routes. Marked routes are simply those already traveled by other people. Challenge your-self to open a new path. Be daring and go discover your surroundings.

ASK QUESTIONSFind out about the things you see along the way; how and why they are the way they are. Curiosity keeps us alert and in a state of constant change.

PACK LIGHTToo much baggage weighs us down and slows us down. It is distracting and interferes with our relationship to our surroundings. Take what is appropriate. Do not make too much effort to protect yourself from every possible risk. It is almost always true that what you lose in comfort or security, you gain in freedom.

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STOPPauses are just as important as move-ment. Stop and breathe deeply. Look. Listen. Take a break. There are times when there is nothing better than a siesta, contemplation of the landscape or read-ing a book in the shade of a tree.

TRY NEW FLAVORSThe food and drink in each place has its own flavors, smells and colors. Some-times they have been prepared using recipes passed down through generations. Try them. Give them an opportunity to surprise you.

WALKWhenever you can, walk. When you walk, you can look at things more closely and carefully. Walking is an action, the speed of which is natural and comfortable. You take one step at a time.

FORGET THE TIMETry not to plan the beginning and end of events. Let them take the time they need. Enjoy the natural passing of time, with its periodic succession of day and night. When you travel, it sometimes seems as though the time passes differently, some-times quickly, sometimes slowly.

Journey

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The Journey System works as a specified

itinerary for each person or group, where

we have gathered up our favorite things

to do in and around Wellington. Get your

walking shoes on and choose from our

listed Journeys... or even build your own

Journey if you feel like experiencing a

little bit of this and a little bit of that.

SINCE THERE IS SO MUCH TO EXPLORE, we created our own Journey System to make it easier for you to travel.

ARTS and CULTURENew Zealand’s cultural capital offers everything from high drama to low-down funk.

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Visit the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.Experience the whole of New Zealand in one building. Te Papa is New Zealand’s bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures of this country, its’ unique natural environment, Maori culture and taonga (treasures), dynamic art heritage and its fascinating history.

Tour the City Gallery, which offers an excellent representation of New Zealand’s dynamic contemporary culture.

Then enjoy lunch at the City Gallery’s café, Nikau Gallery Café.Nikau serves simple, stylish and authentic food, using the best ingredients. Their small menu changes often and features sea-sonal, local and organic produce where possible.

Take a drive to Porirua and visit the Pataka Museum.This museum caters to those who are interested in heritage and want to take a closer look at Pacific Island and Maori exhibits that tell you the story of New Zealand.

Enjoy dinner at one of Wellington’s trendy restaurants and include a drink at an upmarket bar along Courtenay Place.

Pick up a Wellington Writers Walk guide from the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre and read poems cast in stone, set against the stunning harbour backdrop.

VISIT THE RECENTLY REVAMPED THENEWDOWSE, A CULTURAL HUB LOCATED IN LOWER HUTT.

CITY and EXCITEMENTThe best way to discover Wellington is on foot. You can walk from one end of town to the other within half an hour.

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Explore the city and beyond with Wellington Rover Tours, which has a hop on and off pass to most of Wellington’s attractions.The tours are designed around interactive conversations rather than boring old fashioned commentary.

Have lunch at one of Wellington’s favorite local cafes such as Floriditas on Cuba Street.This is a smart and comfortable cafe/restaurant in the heart of Cuba Street that offers a seasonal menu of simple and delicious food sourced from the very finest suppliers be they local or from around New Zealand.

Fashionistas after Wellington specific designers should check out the Fashion Quarter. Visit stores like Starfish, Voon, Andrea Moore at the Old Bank Arcade, Robyn Mathieson, Mandatory and Deborah Sweeney.

For a nice dinner out on the town try Matterhorn, Cuisine’s Restaurant of the Year.

If you want to head out after dark, check out funky establish-ments like Motel and The Library for a good time.

CHECK OUT ALL THE SHOPPING ALONG LAMBTON QUAY, WILLIS STREET, CUBA STREET AND COURTENAY PLACE.

NATURE and WILDLIFEExperience Wellington’s beautiful scenery, native flora, fauna and diverse wildlife all in one place.

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Visit ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience is a con-servation attraction and home to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered wildlife.Come to discover a unique predator-free sanctuary where na-tive bush is being restored, and endangered species are breed-ing once again.

Go on a Seal Coast Safari, a 4WD way of exploring Wellington’s nature and New Zealand’s native fur seals.

Take the Wellington Cable Car to the Botanic Gardens and visit New Zealand’s place for space, the Carter Observatory.The cable cars run from Lambton Quay in the commercial heart of the city, tunnel under the corporate towers of The Terrace and emerges in Kelburn.

Take a walk in the Otari-Wilton’s Bush.This is New Zealand’s only botanic garden dedicated solely to growing native plants.

Take a Dominion Post Ferry to the Matiu Somes Island and wander amidst native plant and birdlife in what was formerly a Prisoner of War Camp and quarantine station.

TAKE A DRIVE TO UPPER HUTT AND VISIT THE STAGLANDS WILDLIFE RESERVE, A SPECIAL LOOK AT NEW ZEALAND’S NATURAL HERITAGE.

ADVENTURE and THRILLNestled between the sparkling harbour and rolling green hills, Wellington offers many adventurous excursions.

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Rent a bike or inline skates. Experience Wellington’s beautiful waterfront like the locals do by making time for a delicious Kaffee Eis Italian gelato.

Make a trip up the coast and do some quad biking with Kapiti Four x Four.

Don’t be intimidated to bike up the famous Makara Peak. Find your way to Mud Cycles to rent a bike before experiencing Makara Peak, popular amongst mountain biking enthusiasts.

Surf the waves of Lyall Bay.The bay is a popular surf beach, featuring a breakwater at the eastern end. It has also been the site of surf lifesaving champi-onships, and is home to two surf lifesaving clubs.

Snorkel for some paua to cook up or perhaps explore the sunken Frigate 69.

Have a game of golf with a choice of at least 10 golf courses from within a 30 minute driving radius.

Take a picnic lunch and hike up to Mt. Victoria for stunning views of the city and harbour.You will see Wellington Harbour, the Waiarapa Mountain Range and the ocean all in one turn around. The park right below the peak is where some of the first Lord of the Rings was filmed.

Travel on The Overlander — a scenic rail journey from the capi-tal city Wellington to Auckland .

START A KAYAKING TRIP OUT OF WELLINGTON HARBOUR.

Fill out this sheet and take it to the infor-

mation desk to create your personalized

journey. A staff member at the desk will

be happy to help further your plans by set-

ting up appointments and tours.

THIS INSERT IS YOURS TO KEEP. We created a Journey Sheet to make itinerary planning a lot easier.

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If you need an extra sheet or two to create your journey, don’t be shy. The information desk in the front lobby has plenty to go around.