The Crescent Studio's Guidebook
Food scene
Great location for a drink and a snack; meals and service is hit or miss, but bar snacks are good. If you are after a fondue, it's the place for you!
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Beach Babylon
232 Oriental ParadeGreat location for a drink and a snack; meals and service is hit or miss, but bar snacks are good. If you are after a fondue, it's the place for you!
Amazing Vietnamese food, very fresh, family owned. Bar in the back is a delight. Bookings usually essential, it is quite popular.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Pomelo Kitchen & Bar
232 Oriental ParadeAmazing Vietnamese food, very fresh, family owned. Bar in the back is a delight. Bookings usually essential, it is quite popular.
If you are a foodie, be sure to pay a visit. Five stores in one (Fresh, Grocery, Variety, Toys, and amazing wine/spirits/beer/cider selections.) Food kiosks and the Chook Wagon (rotisserie) sell prepared meals as well.
102 abantu bendawo batusa
Moore Wilson's
College StreetIf you are a foodie, be sure to pay a visit. Five stores in one (Fresh, Grocery, Variety, Toys, and amazing wine/spirits/beer/cider selections.) Food kiosks and the Chook Wagon (rotisserie) sell prepared meals as well.
Carrello Pizza Gelato Coffee
228 Oriental ParadeGreat for a gelato to take to the beach!
Always an excellent meal; very small so get there early or book. Typical kiwi local & fresh, great wine list and cocktails.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Capitol Restaurant
10 Kent TerraceAlways an excellent meal; very small so get there early or book. Typical kiwi local & fresh, great wine list and cocktails.
For take away salads and BBQ supplies, this is the closest supermarket.
90 abantu bendawo batusa
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield StFor take away salads and BBQ supplies, this is the closest supermarket.
Movie Theatre
Renovated for the final Lord of the Rings World Premiere, this gorgeous art deco theatre is a treat. The interior design is outstanding.
79 abantu bendawo batusa
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceRenovated for the final Lord of the Rings World Premiere, this gorgeous art deco theatre is a treat. The interior design is outstanding.
Embassy Theatre
Not a bad seat in this gorgeous art deco theatre
Neighborhoods
Oriental Parade
Oriental ParadeOur commute to town is along Oriental Bay
Top of Mount Victoria, the walk through bush or on interesting streets is sure to reward you with the 360 degree view at the top
Wellington Ultimate View Point
Top of Mount Victoria, the walk through bush or on interesting streets is sure to reward you with the 360 degree view at the top
Roseneath School & Community Emergency Hub
Sightseeing
Oriental Bay Beach
166 Oriental ParadeI-Museum yase-New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StI-Museum ka-Wellington
3 Jervois QuayNight tours are highly recommended. Worth every penny.
255 abantu bendawo batusa
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadNight tours are highly recommended. Worth every penny.