We were kind of 'nature and budgetcampervan-tired' after 3 weeks on the south island, and booked Belyndas airbnb to have some comfort and citylife. We found a lovely room with separate bathroom and toilet, a very broad and good bed (wich we were craving for) train station to the city at 5 minutes walk.
Because we are European we tried to buy tickets for the train at the station, found it closed, no online tickets. ...what to do?
We wouldn't want to step on the train without and risk a fine.
The conductor waited for us as we rushed over to the right platform, we asked if we could buy a ticket with him, which was possible (and even standard as we found out later) but we could only pay with cash....
Which we hadn't with us....He let us in anyway....
That's the kind of spirit that suits Wellington.
Same kindness you'll find at Belyndas!