Guidebook for Wellington
Parks & Nature
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StMount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadWildlife, nature reserve
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RoadGovernment House
1 Rugby Stthe residence of the governor generals since 1910. There are free tours available
This is where the costumes and props are created for films such as Lord of the Rings and King Kong
174 locals recommend
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StThis is where the costumes and props are created for films such as Lord of the Rings and King Kong
Getting Around
Avis Car Rental Wellington Downtown
186 Dixon StWakefield Street Carpark
221-231 Wakefield StDrinks & Nightlife
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceLittle Beer Quarter
6 Edward StCraft Beer!
Motel Bar
Forresters LaneCocktails
Wellingtons (not so) hidden gem - for those who enjoy craft beer Hashigo is the place to go
19 locals recommend
Hashigo Zake
25 Taranaki StWellingtons (not so) hidden gem - for those who enjoy craft beer Hashigo is the place to go
Meow
9 Edward StGreat little hideaway, relaxed vibe. Good for hanging out enjoying a cocktail or a nice whiskey
53 locals recommend
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StGreat little hideaway, relaxed vibe. Good for hanging out enjoying a cocktail or a nice whiskey
The Malthouse
76 Courtenay PlGreat craft beer selection
Food Scene
Best karee puffs in town!
Delicious Thai food, great service, relatively cheap and BYO
6 locals recommend
Phuthai Esarn Restaurant
38 Cambridge TerraceBest karee puffs in town!
Delicious Thai food, great service, relatively cheap and BYO
Portlander Bar & Grill
Featherston StreetThis is the place for steak
A Wellington institution! All day breakfast on weekends.
New Orleans style food with Cajun and Creole dishes plus Mexican snack food.
Always busy but worth taking a chance, you can also leave your number and they'll call once a table is available
29 locals recommend
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay Pl A Wellington institution! All day breakfast on weekends.
New Orleans style food with Cajun and Creole dishes plus Mexican snack food.
Always busy but worth taking a chance, you can also leave your number and they'll call once a table is available
The Little Waffle Shop
53 Courtenay Plwaffles!!!!
Plum
103A Cuba StBig Thumb Chinese Restaurant
9 Allen StBYO :)
Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba StThe Blue Belle Cafe
142 The Paradeamazing pies
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall Paradeenjoy a walk along the beach after your meal
Lovely Italian restaurant. Great setting, delicious food and good wine, what more could you want!
Fratelli
15 Blair St Lovely Italian restaurant. Great setting, delicious food and good wine, what more could you want!
Tequila Joe's
43 Vivian StGreat Margaritas! The list is endless.
Recommend the Jalapeno poppers
Pravda Cafe & Grill
107 Customhouse QuayBest cheese scones in Wellington
One of the best places in Wellington! Sharing plate style with soooo many options (i'm not a fan of Tofu but the crispy tofu is outstanding!)
Mr Go's is ALWAYS busy, however they have a great wait list system so you can go in and put your name down, head around the corner to Courtenay place for a drink or two and they will text you when you're table is ready.
28 locals recommend
Mr Go's
3 Taranaki StOne of the best places in Wellington! Sharing plate style with soooo many options (i'm not a fan of Tofu but the crispy tofu is outstanding!)
Mr Go's is ALWAYS busy, however they have a great wait list system so you can go in and put your name down, head around the corner to Courtenay place for a drink or two and they will text you when you're table is ready.
Worth the trip out to the Hutt! Boneface is walking distance from the train station, a great local brewery with a lovely natural wine selection as well. The food is amazing! it is also dog friendly so a great way to get your animal fix if you're so inclined :)
Boneface Brewing Company
27 Blenheim StWorth the trip out to the Hutt! Boneface is walking distance from the train station, a great local brewery with a lovely natural wine selection as well. The food is amazing! it is also dog friendly so a great way to get your animal fix if you're so inclined :)
Sightseeing
There's a terrific vantage point at the top of Wellington's cable car tracks. Ride up the hill, ogle the view over the city and Cook Strait, then wander back down through the greenery of Wellington Botanic Gardens.
26 locals recommend
Cable Car Lane
There's a terrific vantage point at the top of Wellington's cable car tracks. Ride up the hill, ogle the view over the city and Cook Strait, then wander back down through the greenery of Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium
213 The Esplanadepick a nice day, pack a picnic and stroll around the bays to scorching bay
24 locals recommend
Scorching Bay Beach
pick a nice day, pack a picnic and stroll around the bays to scorching bay
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeGo for a wander round the shops, stop in at one of the many cafes for a coffee
24 locals recommend
Petone
Go for a wander round the shops, stop in at one of the many cafes for a coffee
Left Bank
Head down and check out the Friday night market
Essentials
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield Stless than 5 minutes walk
Worth checking out, amazing selection of fresh breads, cheese & freshly squeezed orange juice. Stocks more specialty items than a regular supermarket
102 locals recommend
Moore Wilson's
College StreetWorth checking out, amazing selection of fresh breads, cheese & freshly squeezed orange juice. Stocks more specialty items than a regular supermarket