Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Beach Babylon
232 Oriental ParadeGreat cafe for a lazy brunch
Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington
1 Blair StreetBest Thai in Wellington
Scopa
141 Cuba StreetBest pizza in Wellington
Boat Cafe
139A Oriental ParadeGood food!
Vista Cafe
106 Oriental ParadeGreat meals!
Sightseeing
Oriental Parade
Oriental ParadeGreat walk and great beach
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadGreat views of the city!
Te Papa Museum station
The National Museum - plenty of space to explore
I-Museum ka-Wellington
3 Jervois QuayThe old Maritime Museum - Local and maritime history
Visit Somes Island or grab a coffee in Days Bay on the other side of the harbour.
Queens Wharf station
Visit Somes Island or grab a coffee in Days Bay on the other side of the harbour.
Essentials
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield StSupermarket nearby
Everything Else
Great for yachties - as a member, I'm more than happy to help you find a boat to sail on on Saturdays.
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club
103 Oriental ParadeGreat for yachties - as a member, I'm more than happy to help you find a boat to sail on on Saturdays.
Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
139 Oriental ParadeGym and pool, if you're that way inclined.
Waitangi Park
Herd StreetRelax in the sun and there is a nearby market on Sundays
Arts & Culture
Reading Cinemas
100 Courtenay PlMovie theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlacePlenty of great bars and restaurants.