Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Burger Wisconsin
65 The ParadeQuick and easy dinner!
Located next to Dive Wellington, this is a great spot to grab a coffee after your dive! This place gets busy, so make a booking.
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The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The EsplanadeLocated next to Dive Wellington, this is a great spot to grab a coffee after your dive! This place gets busy, so make a booking.
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeIconic, delicious and great food!
Great food with indoor and outdoor dining options. Great coffee!
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Spruce Goose
30 Cochrane StGreat food with indoor and outdoor dining options. Great coffee!
Great food with indoor and outdoor ding options. Great coffee!
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HELL Pizza Island Bay
129 The ParadeGreat food with indoor and outdoor ding options. Great coffee!
This family friendly restaurant offers a unique BBQ menu and great coffee!
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Chocolate Fish Cafe
100 Shelly Bay RdThis family friendly restaurant offers a unique BBQ menu and great coffee!
Sightseeing
Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetOriental Parade
Oriental ParadeBeach, cafe's, ice creams and more!
Visit here during the day to get a good look over Wellington and its amazing geography. Come back after dark and watch the city light up!
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Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadVisit here during the day to get a good look over Wellington and its amazing geography. Come back after dark and watch the city light up!
Parks & Nature
Tarakena Bay
Boat launch and lovely quiet spot.
Our local! Grab a blanket and have a picnic on our rugged beach a short walk down the road.
Houghton Bay beach
61 The EsplanadeOur local! Grab a blanket and have a picnic on our rugged beach a short walk down the road.
A great walk! You can take it easy on the flat walking all the way to the seal colony, or step it up a notch walking out to the seal colony and then venture up, up and up the side of the hill to some amazing views overlooking the South Island!
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Red Rocks Walkway
A great walk! You can take it easy on the flat walking all the way to the seal colony, or step it up a notch walking out to the seal colony and then venture up, up and up the side of the hill to some amazing views overlooking the South Island!
It's a ways out of Wellington, but if you can book a tour and get to Kapiti Island, it is well worth it!
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Kapiti Island
It's a ways out of Wellington, but if you can book a tour and get to Kapiti Island, it is well worth it!
A great way to learn about New Zealand native flora and fauna and immerse yourself in nature. Spend a couple of hours or the entire day exploring the trails and experience New Zealand. Remember to dress and pack for the conditions.
You could even do a night tour to maximise your chances of seeing a Kiwi and other nocturnal natives!
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadA great way to learn about New Zealand native flora and fauna and immerse yourself in nature. Spend a couple of hours or the entire day exploring the trails and experience New Zealand. Remember to dress and pack for the conditions.
You could even do a night tour to maximise your chances of seeing a Kiwi and other nocturnal natives!
Entertainment & Activities
Lyall Bay Surf Beach
28 Lyall ParadeSwim, surf, kite surf!
If you like the views from above, you will be amazed by the views below the water! The scenic marine reserve is a whole new world well worth exploring.
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Dive Wellington
432 The EsplanadeIf you like the views from above, you will be amazed by the views below the water! The scenic marine reserve is a whole new world well worth exploring.
Learn all about the amazing marine reserve that surrounds the South Coast.
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Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium
213 The EsplanadeLearn all about the amazing marine reserve that surrounds the South Coast.
Cosy and quaint! A great date night with a meal, snacks, drinks and movie!
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Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeCosy and quaint! A great date night with a meal, snacks, drinks and movie!
Take a short ride from Lambton Quay up to our Botanic Gardens. Stop and have a coffee at the cafe while there!
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Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane station
Take a short ride from Lambton Quay up to our Botanic Gardens. Stop and have a coffee at the cafe while there!
Have a swim, grab a workout, relax in the spa!
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Kilbirnie Recreation Centre, Wellington
101 Kilbirnie CresHave a swim, grab a workout, relax in the spa!
Arts & Culture
The White Room Gallery
147 The ParadeEssentials
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StShopping
Cuba Street has a little bit of everything! Great shopping and lots of food options to suit all tastes!
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba StCuba Street has a little bit of everything! Great shopping and lots of food options to suit all tastes!