Guidebook for Wellington
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
NZ's national museum:)
Food Scene
One of Wellingtons best restaurants only 100m from the house. Great for a full meal at either brunch/dinner, or fantastic wines/beers/coffees before or after a movie:). A roaring fire in winter and sun-drenched garden bar in summer.
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Salty Pidgin
5 Todman StOne of Wellingtons best restaurants only 100m from the house. Great for a full meal at either brunch/dinner, or fantastic wines/beers/coffees before or after a movie:). A roaring fire in winter and sun-drenched garden bar in summer.
Wellingtons best coffee roaster:) Great people watching and delicious toast in hipster Newtown.
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Peoples Constable Street
12 Constable StWellingtons best coffee roaster:) Great people watching and delicious toast in hipster Newtown.
Amazing food in a fun setting. One of our favourites in Wellington.
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Charley Noble
1 Post Office SquareAmazing food in a fun setting. One of our favourites in Wellington.
Home to some of Wellingtons best artisan food producers, including:
- Wellington Chocolate Factory
- Six Barrel Soda
- Leeds Street Bakery
- Shepherd Restaurant
- Goldings (dive bar)
- Pizza Pomodoro
- Hanging Ditch (bar)
Hannah Factory Laneway
Leeds StreetHome to some of Wellingtons best artisan food producers, including:
- Wellington Chocolate Factory
- Six Barrel Soda
- Leeds Street Bakery
- Shepherd Restaurant
- Goldings (dive bar)
- Pizza Pomodoro
- Hanging Ditch (bar)
Drinks & Nightlife
Drink Wellingtons best cocktails in a hidden upstairs speakeasy. Board games for days!
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Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StDrink Wellingtons best cocktails in a hidden upstairs speakeasy. Board games for days!
Great cocktails and drinks, along with gourmet crumpets no less. Happens to be owned by the parents of one of NZ's most famous musicians so expect great impromptu gigs most nights:)
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Crumpet
109 Manners StGreat cocktails and drinks, along with gourmet crumpets no less. Happens to be owned by the parents of one of NZ's most famous musicians so expect great impromptu gigs most nights:)
Sightseeing
Wellingtons iconic cable car is a fun way to get great city views:)
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I-Cable Car yase-Wellington
280 Lambton QuayWellingtons iconic cable car is a fun way to get great city views:)
Great spot for a walk with harbour and beach views. Weekend food markets, coffee stops, ice-creams, bike hire, and interesting architecture.
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Wellington Waterfront
Great spot for a walk with harbour and beach views. Weekend food markets, coffee stops, ice-creams, bike hire, and interesting architecture.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic Wellington cinema with arthouse and Hollywood movies. Great food and drinks too:)
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Penthouse Cinema & Cafe
205 Ohiro RdIconic Wellington cinema with arthouse and Hollywood movies. Great food and drinks too:)
Carlucci Land
281 Happy Valley RdAmazing mini-golf course a few minutes away.
NZ's world famous Weta animation studio is incredible. If your a fan of the movies this is a must!
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I-Weta Cave
1 Weka StNZ's world famous Weta animation studio is incredible. If your a fan of the movies this is a must!
Shopping
Cellar Room Brooklyn
55 Cleveland StGreat local alcohol shop for those feeling thirsty
Parks & Nature
Heaps of walks with great city views:). Lots of mountain biking trails too.
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Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadHeaps of walks with great city views:). Lots of mountain biking trails too.
Fun walk to Wellington's famous wind turbines leaves from right outside our place. Good fitness required!!
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Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeFun walk to Wellington's famous wind turbines leaves from right outside our place. Good fitness required!!