Advantages: cost , location, own bathrooms, plenty of hot water, cosy rooms.
Disadvantages: none

I'm a backpacker from Florida and I usualy stay in hostels but I fancied somewhere more quiet, relaxed and homely. I couldn't have picked a more apt place than the Richmond. Guest House For such a reasonable price I received so much in return; a warm re ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao! Sorry to rate low but quite a lot could still be added to this review. Have a look around the site to get an idea of the details readers like to have. You can add to your review at any time - use the 'edit' link below the review's title on your MyCiao page. (Let me know if you do, so I can read it again.) by ALM1

Good start, but needs a lot more details. (Price, Room Equipment - Iron/kettle etc. Room Size, Bar/ Restaurant, Deccor, Ease of finding Hotel, Services offered). Keep going :) by smurfuk76

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Your home away from home, Richmond Guest House
by lostluke

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Advantages: Proximity to city, low price, great host, ensuite bathrooms,
Disadvantages: none

Staying here while planning trip south , a real gem, Im' a big lad so to get a single'' room which actually has a double bed in it with its' own bathroom is a real find $65 per night including breakfast and free internet , and with only a short stroll d ... Read review

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Richmond Guest House , ( 4 star value for 1 star price)
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Advantages: Good location, impressive new building
Disadvantages: A bit of a walk from the train station

...through Trailfinders, we chose the Copthorne Hotel as it seemed to be ... Read review

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Great, concise and to the point, x by lillamarta

Fancy giving you an Ironing board and not a maid! by Staffenburg

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Advantages: Fresh and tasty seafood, interesting experience
Disadvantages: Not really for those preferring a restaurant experience

...is its faintly esoteric nature. Wellington Trawling Sea Market co ... Read review

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Love fresh fish and chips! by catsholiday

Sounds a great place, food in pictures making me hungry! Great review xx by Ruby.xo

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Advantages: Good food, good microbrewery, good location
Disadvantages: Might have to book to get a seat in the restaurant

INTRODUCTION Following on from our Auckland adventures, the next city on our itinerary was further down the North Island, the capital of New Zealand, Wellington. We were looking for somewhere to spend the evening relaxing with a bit of food and ... Read review

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Wow, i'll have to read a few more of these, insightful, a mini tour of NZ : ) by Staffenburg

Sounds like you found more to do in Wellington than we did! by catsholiday

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Advantages: Nice stroll, good plants
Disadvantages: Steep

...free afternoon to spend in Wellington (New ... Read review

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I would certainly enjoy this place by paulpry118

Another well written and interesting review. by flyingllamas

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Advantages: Fun, educational, entertaining, hands on
Disadvantages: Very big (can't see it all), can't take pictures of exhibits

Te Papa Tongarewa museum ("Te Papa" or "Our Place" for short) is New Zealand's national museum and is right in the heart of Wellington next to the docks. If you only have time to visit one thing in Wellington, visit Te Papa. Many of the collections are on ... Read review

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We visited this museum as well - lots to see and do, too much for a single visit. Good review. by NomadSue

I though Wellington was a bit of a dump but we were only there one night - get the ferry across to South Island from here by catsholiday

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The Museum
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Advantages: Great nightlife
Disadvantages: Not a lot to do during the day

I have been to Wellington twice once in 2005 and again in 2007. Wellington was not may favorite place in New Zealand, however as it is a city it has really good night life, with many bars, pubs, and restaurants. So if you need a good night out then Wellin ... Read review

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A very pleasant city to visit, I agree. The review would be greatly improved by a bit more detail, though. Welcome to Ciao. by torr

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Capital views from a wonderfully windy city
by Jim2003

A Wellingtonian's view
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Wellington. If you are young - give it the boot
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Advantages: Truly spectacular scenery and friendly people
Disadvantages: Southerly gale force winds and rain can occur unexpectedly.

I lived in Wellington for the first thirty years of my life, and although now residing in other parts of the world, I have always come back to refresh my memories of this ever changing city. When I visited the Capital last Christmas, I was amazed at the ... Read review

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great review by xmen109

Sounds fabulous - just like this review x by emmyjepson

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Wellington, New zealand
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A Wellingtonian's view
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Wellington. If you are young - give it the boot
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Advantages: Location
Disadvantages: Rude staff, tired decor, poor value for money.

I stayed at the Duxton Hotel in Wellington in February this year following the wedding reception of my sister in law. The reception was held in the hotel so we decided that it would be far easier to stay over afterwards. The hotel is located on the se ... Read review

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Good review but you seem to have a typo in the last sentence "and is definitely worth the steep price tag!"? Mil x by anonymili

For that price you expect more. I hope the actual wedding was ok even if the service here was terrible. by salem_witch

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Advantages: unbeatable panoramic views of the capital
Disadvantages: bit of a climb if you walk up

Whilst in Wellington, I had the lucky fortune to actually live on the side of Mt. Victoria. As a country that values its high seismic activity as an asset, it is not surprising that even the capital city makes way for a number of hills, the most prominent ... Read review

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A good review of Mt Vic. I have climbed it on a number of occasions, and (on a fine day) it offers marvellous views. Thanks for including it on Caio, it brought back memories for me as an ex-Wgtn. by Jim2003

I was in NZ in MArch this year and we did try to get to WEllington but we didn't have enough time unfortunately. Iwould have loved to see it though. by annaroos1

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Advantages: Lots to see and do, brilliant garden to explore outside. Plan for two half day visits to get most out of it. And its FREE.
Disadvantages: On 2nd floor have to pay to 'experience' rides. Maori folk tale rather than scientific facts.

Had a Lord of the Rings expo on at the same time - informative, however, ends on April 20th 2006, worth a visit if it tours around. The rides which can be experienced on the second floor are to go with; Past Future Not scientifically based, however, ... Read review

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As Emma has said below about adding some more information. Let me know if you do and I will come back to re-read/rate :o) by kappaslappa

You could have told us a little more . by mumsymary

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Te Papa - New Zealand's fun filled museum
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New Zealand's diverse, cultural history
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Advantages: Wonderful way to see New Zealand way of life, past and present
Disadvantages: None

...Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. You will need at least a morning or afternoon, better plan on the whole day. I've been to Te Papa, as it is more usually called, several times and every t ... Read review

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Well written review. Inspired me to visit the museum again when I visit Wellington. by Jim2003

I went here last year and it was the best museum I've ever been to - spent about 3 hours there and didn't get bored for a minute! Excellent review, Alison x by Allyalcock

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Te Papa - New Zealand's fun filled museum
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The Museum
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Advantages: Well planned for families
Disadvantages: On a hill so be fit

Set on a hill overlooking Wellington's suburbs is an ideal home for a wide range of animals, birds, fish and even the shy, flightless kiwi, the nation's treasured, nocturnal bird. There's an obvious focus on providing a natural environment for the ani ... Read review

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sounds like a good day out. x by Tadders

Great review! I always take loads of photo's of animals. Fiona x by foggy77

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Advantages: beautiful cultured city
Disadvantages: a little small, and yes. it is windy.

Ok, this is probably going to be a biased review. I was born in Wellington. I've lived there a while. Plus I went to university there. And so, I kinda know the place well. It is small. It is beautiful. Though for personal reasons I'm not sure if I could ... Read review

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I so wanted to get here when I lived in Australia and never had time. It's harder than ever to get to NZZ now, but it is high on my destination list! by helencbradshaw

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Wellington, New zealand
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Capital views from a wonderfully windy city
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Wellington. If you are young - give it the boot
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