Mike And Claire’s guidebook
Food scene
Great swimming beach and close to Williams Park, cafes and bar. The Ferry for Wellington departs regularly from the wharf. Some ferries go to Seatoun and to Matiu(Somes) Island on weekends.
Days Bay beach toilets and showers
611 Marine DrGreat swimming beach and close to Williams Park, cafes and bar. The Ferry for Wellington departs regularly from the wharf. Some ferries go to Seatoun and to Matiu(Somes) Island on weekends.
Picnic area, cafe/restaurant that also sells takeaways including wood fire pizzas and gelati ice cream. Open seven days a week and live music on early Sunday evenings. A step across from the beach. Duck pond and play areas.
Williams Park
Marine DrivePicnic area, cafe/restaurant that also sells takeaways including wood fire pizzas and gelati ice cream. Open seven days a week and live music on early Sunday evenings. A step across from the beach. Duck pond and play areas.
Friendly local cafe that does great coffees, brunch and cabinet food, caters to most tastes. Pretty courtyard for alfresco dining out the back.
13 locals recommend
Hive
16 Rimu StFriendly local cafe that does great coffees, brunch and cabinet food, caters to most tastes. Pretty courtyard for alfresco dining out the back.
Authentic French cafe, crepes, croissants and pastries. Sheltered courtyard accessed from Rimu Street.
Tartines Cafe
2 Rimu StAuthentic French cafe, crepes, croissants and pastries. Sheltered courtyard accessed from Rimu Street.
Great foodies paradise, full of cafes, restaurants, specialist food outlets and high street eclectic shopping.
8 locals recommend
Jackson Street
Jackson StreetGreat foodies paradise, full of cafes, restaurants, specialist food outlets and high street eclectic shopping.
Fantastic coffee, brunches, lunches and cabinet food. Home of Fortune Favours own coffee roastery, based above the Petone Rowing Club, sitting right on Petone beach. Eclectic vintage decor, a must visit.
32 locals recommend
Seashore Cabaret
160 The EsplanadeFantastic coffee, brunches, lunches and cabinet food. Home of Fortune Favours own coffee roastery, based above the Petone Rowing Club, sitting right on Petone beach. Eclectic vintage decor, a must visit.
Now known as the Still Room, Friendly Eastbourne pub, with a good range of beer, wines and cocktails situated in the heart of Eastbourne. Excellent meals and tapas.
7 locals recommend
The Still Room Suburban Bar & Eastbourne Fillery
5 Oroua StNow known as the Still Room, Friendly Eastbourne pub, with a good range of beer, wines and cocktails situated in the heart of Eastbourne. Excellent meals and tapas.
Sightseeing
Great access to a range of bush walks, including from Days Bay through to Pencarrow heads and beyond. Stunning panoramic views of Wellington Harbour, forest walks, rocky coastline and the lighthouse at Pencarrow Heads. Bike and ebike hire available at the Southern entrance past Eastbourne.
17 locals recommend
East Harbour Regional Park
Great access to a range of bush walks, including from Days Bay through to Pencarrow heads and beyond. Stunning panoramic views of Wellington Harbour, forest walks, rocky coastline and the lighthouse at Pencarrow Heads. Bike and ebike hire available at the Southern entrance past Eastbourne.
Butterfly Creek
31 Kowhai StreetBeautiful bush walks, native bird life
Parangarahu Pa
Contemporary art is showcased at this free museum, which also offers a children's activity space.
50 locals recommend
The Dowse Art Museum and Dowse Square
45 Laings RdContemporary art is showcased at this free museum, which also offers a children's activity space.
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand's national museum, located in Wellington. Known as Te Papa, or 'Our Place', it opened in 1998 after the merging of the National Museum and the National Art Gallery. More than 1.5 million people visit every year
142 locals recommend
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StThe Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand's national museum, located in Wellington. Known as Te Papa, or 'Our Place', it opened in 1998 after the merging of the National Museum and the National Art Gallery. More than 1.5 million people visit every year
Wellington Harbour
Matiu / Somes Island
Neighbourhoods
Friendly seaside town sitting on Wellington harbour. Great beaches, fishing and beach walks. All amenities including swimming pool, library, eateries, supermarket, local butcher and greengrocer, gift shops.
29 locals recommend
Eastbourne
Friendly seaside town sitting on Wellington harbour. Great beaches, fishing and beach walks. All amenities including swimming pool, library, eateries, supermarket, local butcher and greengrocer, gift shops.
lovely seaside suburb with a swimming beach, cafes, wharf. Great for relaxing, socialising and some excellent fishing spots.
26 locals recommend
Days Bay
lovely seaside suburb with a swimming beach, cafes, wharf. Great for relaxing, socialising and some excellent fishing spots.
City/town information
Great capital city, easy to get around. Fashion, food, sport, theatres, culture, coffee, bars there is something for everyone. Home of Te Papa, NZ's national museum, National Portrait Gallery and the New Zealand Parliament (daily tours are available)
38 locals recommend
Wellington
Great capital city, easy to get around. Fashion, food, sport, theatres, culture, coffee, bars there is something for everyone. Home of Te Papa, NZ's national museum, National Portrait Gallery and the New Zealand Parliament (daily tours are available)