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Levin | ||
region | Manawatu-Wanganui | |
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Residents | 17.700 (2018), 17.670 (2018), 18.800 (2020) | |
height | unknown | |
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Levin is a small town in the region Manawatu-Wanganui on the North island of (New Zealand). It is the administrative seat of the Horowhenua district.
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The city of Levin is located on an agricultural plain between the west coast and the mountain range Tararua Range.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Palmerston North and just under 60 minutes away by car. From there there are connections to the international airports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Wellington Airport can be reached in around 100 minutes by car.
By train
- 1 Capital Connection. The passenger train runs once a day in the morning from Monday to Friday Palmerston North and Shannon coming over Otaki, Waikanae and Paraparaumu to Wellington and once a day in the evening back from Wellington to Palmerston North via the aforementioned stations. There is no train connection on weekends and on public holidays.
By bus
- 2 InterCity, Stop on Bath Street nearby at Te Takere. Several times a day towards the south over Paraparaumu and Porirua until after Wellington. A daily connection in a northerly direction via Palmerston North and Wanganui to New Plymouth. To do this, a connection, among other things, via Dannevirke to Hastings and Napier. Four daily connections over Taupo and Rotorua, a line goes further behind Tauranga and three after Auckland.
In the street
The city is off the State Highway crossed, he comes from Auckland above Hamilton and Taupo and continues to follow Wellington. The State Highway begins south of the city
, the east at Palmerston North runs past and near Ashhurst on the State Highway
meets.
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
activities
- 1 Focal Point Cinema, 14-16 Salisbury St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-366 0330. The cinema has three halls, a large main hall with 176 seats and two small halls with 56 and 40 seats.
- 2 Levin Little Theater, 75 Weraroa Rd, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-367 9129. Small theater with an amateur drama troupe.
- 3 Aquatic Center, Queen St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 0070, Email: [email protected]. The indoor pool has a 25-meter pool with 6 lanes and a water slide with a length of 70 meters.Open: Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on public holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Price: Adults NZ $ 5.00 and children NZ $ 3.50.
shop
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In Levin there is a relatively large mall with numerous shops for daily needs. More shops can be found on Oxford Street, including petrol stations and banks. There is a branch of in the city The warehouse, Miter 10 and one New World and countdown Supermarket.
- 1 Celtic Organic Winery, 324 Hokio Beach Rd, Hokio Beach 5571. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 4465. The winery produces fruit wines from purely organic cultivation. There are Plum Port, Apple Cider and Celtic Mead (made from honey), among others. These and all other varieties can be tried beforehand.Open: Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the season.
kitchen
- 1 Focal Point Cinema Cafe, 14-16 Salisbury St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-366 0330. There is the all-day breakfast with eggs benedict, pancakes and toast. A lunch menu and an evening menu with dishes ranging from pasta and burgers to fish and lamb chops.Open: Daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 2 Kaffir Lime Cafe, 246 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 5736. Thai and Asian food.Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., closed on Mondays.
- 3 Rangoli Indian Restaurant, 257-259 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 0700. Indian dishes from vegetarian to meat dishes with chicken or lamb.Open: Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- 4 Salt & Pepper Cafe, 4 Buller Rd, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 7270, Email: [email protected]. Breakfast, lunch menu with soup, pasta, fish, burger and steak. In addition, a selection of cakes.Open: Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 5 Star of India, 225 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-367 6260, Fax: 64 (0)6-367 6261. Large selection of Indian dishes, vegetarian and meat dishes with chicken or lamb.Open: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- 6 Whispers Cafe, 176 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 7009. In the morning breakfast with omelette and sandwiches, at lunchtime additionally steak and burger. Various cakes are offered in the afternoon.Open: Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Levin Kiwi Holiday Park, 38 Parker Ave, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 3549, Email: [email protected]. The campsite has pitches for mobile homes and a tent field. There are also a few beds in simply furnished rooms. On the complex is a shower and toilet house, communal kitchen, barbecue area and wash house.
- 2 Serendipity Bed & Breakfast, 86 Macarthur St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)27-413 1504, Email: [email protected], Skype: serendipitynz. Two rooms are rented in this B&B, both with their own bathroom.
- 3 Amble-in Motel, 376 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 3115, Email: [email protected]. 7 rooms, all with a pantry kitchen with microwave and refrigerator.
- 4 Bassingers Moter Lodge, 374 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-367 0048, Email: [email protected]. The motel has a total of 12 rooms. Some of the rooms have a kitchen or a microwave and refrigerator.
- 5 Mountain View Motel, 35 The Avenue, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 5214, Email: [email protected]. Different room types can be rented: suite with double bed and single bed, suite with two single beds and suite with two bedrooms. All rooms have their own bathroom and a small kitchen.
- 6 Plowman Motel, 364 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 7199, Email: [email protected]. 4 rooms with bath, coffee maker, toaster and microwave and 2 rooms with bath and full kitchen.
- 7 Redwood Lodge Motel, 368 Oxford St, Levin 5010. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 9319, Fax: (0)6-368 0208, Email: [email protected]. 11 rooms with different occupancy options are offered. The rooms are all en suite and some have a fridge and microwave or a small kitchen.
- 8 Welcome Inn Motel, 353A Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 3834, Email: [email protected].The motel rents out 10 studios of different sizes. Some of the rooms have a microwave, kitchenette or full kitchen. The motel is in the second row and can be reached via a single-lane driveway.facebook url used
security
health
- 2 Unichem Pharmacy, 209 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 2560, Fax: 64 (0)(6)-368 1428, Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Practical advice
- 4 Te takere, 10 Bath St, Horowhenua, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)6-368 1953, Fax: 64 (0)6-367 9218. The tourist information and the municipal library are located in the building, and there is free WiFi access.Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Clock.
- 5 New Zealand Post, 228 Oxford St, Levin 5510. Tel.: 64 (0)800-081 190, Fax: 64 (0)6-368 9405. Open: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
trips
- This is north of the city near Tokomaru Tokomaru Steam Museum.
literature
Web links
- An official website is not known.
- Horowhenua District website