Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
The Original Thai Restaurant
155 The ParadeGreat food, opens at 6pm
The Blue Belle Cafe
142 The ParadeDelicious!
Floyd's Café
130 The ParadeGood for brunch and lunch
Just re-opened as the BEACH HOUSE & KIOSK under the new management of well respected local restauranteurs.
http://www.beachhouseandkiosk.co.nz/ Ph 04 383 5108
7 locals recommend
The Bach
410 The EsplanadeJust re-opened as the BEACH HOUSE & KIOSK under the new management of well respected local restauranteurs.
http://www.beachhouseandkiosk.co.nz/ Ph 04 383 5108
Drinks & Nightlife
Brew'd Island Bay
163 The ParadeGood local, laid back, does meals.
Essentials
Local Supermarket. Known for good supply of craft beers!
Open 7am - 10pm
49 locals recommend
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StLocal Supermarket. Known for good supply of craft beers!
Open 7am - 10pm
Liquid Self Service Laundromats
195 Rintoul StClosest laundromat. Quite basic, but close.
Parks & Nature
Southern Walkway
Island Bay
Open Sundays, but explore the rockpools around it even if it's closed
22 locals recommend
Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium
213 The EsplanadeOpen Sundays, but explore the rockpools around it even if it's closed
Red Rocks Walkway
Walk to the Seal Colony, or just enjoy the wild coastline
Entertainment & Activities
Great restaurant, and art deco cinema.
www.empirecinema.nz Ph: 04-939 7557
54 locals recommend
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeGreat restaurant, and art deco cinema.
www.empirecinema.nz Ph: 04-939 7557
Getting Around
Lovely 10 min drive around the coast to/from airport
17 locals recommend
Wellington International and Domestic Airport
Lovely 10 min drive around the coast to/from airport
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetShopping
MENICUS LEATHER - small shop at the Menicus workshop, where they sell their robust, but beautifully crafted leatherwork. These local artists also do film and costume work, and supply fashion labels. http://meniscus.nz/ Ph 022 171 9278 for shop opening hours
Reef Street
Reef StreetMENICUS LEATHER - small shop at the Menicus workshop, where they sell their robust, but beautifully crafted leatherwork. These local artists also do film and costume work, and supply fashion labels. http://meniscus.nz/ Ph 022 171 9278 for shop opening hours
Store/art gallery. Stocks a range of gifts and artwork including Wellington and NZ themed items. www.whiteroomgallery.co.nz/ Ph: 04 383 6958
12 locals recommend
The White Room Gallery
147 The ParadeStore/art gallery. Stocks a range of gifts and artwork including Wellington and NZ themed items. www.whiteroomgallery.co.nz/ Ph: 04 383 6958