Food scene
Betsy
221 The ParadeGreat food and coffee just a short stroll away
Spruce Goose
30 Cochrane StWatch the surfers across the road while you sip on a coffee.
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeA popular spot right on the beach
Another popular spot on the coast right next to Scorching Bay Beach.
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Scorch O Rama
497 Karaka Bay RdAnother popular spot on the coast right next to Scorching Bay Beach.
Prefab
14 Jessie StEntertainment
Have a coffee, a bite to eat or take in a movie at our little local cinema.
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Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeHave a coffee, a bite to eat or take in a movie at our little local cinema.
Cafes, bars, restaurants, theatre and clubs. This is the Wellington party strip.
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Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceCafes, bars, restaurants, theatre and clubs. This is the Wellington party strip.
Our little local bar. Family friendly, great for a casual bite to eat or just a little tipple.
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Brew'd Island Bay
163 The ParadeOur little local bar. Family friendly, great for a casual bite to eat or just a little tipple.
The Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis StA nice lawn to sit on to have a drink on a sunny day. Close to waterfront and Te Papa.
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St John's Bar and Restaurant
5 Cable StA nice lawn to sit on to have a drink on a sunny day. Close to waterfront and Te Papa.
Gift Shop
Perfect place to buy a little memento to remind you of your stay.
The White Room Gallery
147 The ParadeSightseeing
I-Weta Cave
1 Weka StWellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeGreat views of the city
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadGreat views of the city
Always lots going on at the waterfront or just take in our spectacular Harbour. Can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
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Wellington Waterfront
Always lots going on at the waterfront or just take in our spectacular Harbour. Can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
Te Papa Tongarewa
Museum of New Zealand
Take the unique journey up to the botanical gardens for spectacular views of the city.
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I-Cable Car yase-Wellington
280 Lambton QuayTake the unique journey up to the botanical gardens for spectacular views of the city.
Golden sand beach right in the heart of the city. You just can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
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Oriental Bay
Golden sand beach right in the heart of the city. You just can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
City Gallery Wellington is a contemporary art gallery with a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, and an international reputation.
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I-City Gallery Wellington
City Gallery Wellington is a contemporary art gallery with a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, and an international reputation.
A lookout only a few minutes drive from the house. The perfect spot to see the snow capped peaks of the South Island from on a clear day.
Orchy Cres Lookout
Orchy CrescentA lookout only a few minutes drive from the house. The perfect spot to see the snow capped peaks of the South Island from on a clear day.
Shopping
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayGet your retail therapy fix on Wellington’s golden mile of shopping.
Nature/walks
Red Rocks - Seals
Take a nature walk around red rocks to see the seal colony.
ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced over 20 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced over 20 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.