Guidebook for Wellington
Sightseeing
Beautiful bird sanctuary filled with stunning New Zealand native bush, birds, and lizards. It's huge - a good place for a decent bush walk!
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadBeautiful bird sanctuary filled with stunning New Zealand native bush, birds, and lizards. It's huge - a good place for a decent bush walk!
Otari-Wilton's Bush
150 Wilton RdA good spot for a leisurely bush walk and picnic
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadFor 360 degree views of Wellington
A decent trek through native bush to see a great view of wellington.
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Mount Kaukau
A decent trek through native bush to see a great view of wellington.
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Infamous National Museum.
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StPrivately run movie theatre in the heart of Cuba St
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdPeter Jackson's movie theatre in the film district
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayWellington's premiere sports and entertainment venue
Zoological Gardens
200 Daniell StreetWellington has a world class zoo
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceWellington's most grand cinema
Food Scene
Gipps Street Deli
4 Gipps St2 minutes from our house.
149C Karori Rd
149C Karori RoadSweet Bakery - AMAZING cupcakes
Egmont Street Eatery
11 Egmont StDelicious bar and restaurant
Matterhorn
106 Cuba StA Wellington institution
The best Asian fusion food and amazing cocktails. A fabulous outdoor courtyard.
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Dragonfly
70 Courtenay PlThe best Asian fusion food and amazing cocktails. A fabulous outdoor courtyard.
The Bresolin
278 Willis StAmazing food.
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StGreat food and drinks nestled in an old colonial house.
La Boca Loca
23 Kent TerraceGreat Mexican!
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeThe best brunch, in an old Surf Lifesavers Clubhouse
Fish Fins
170 Riddiford StThe best fish n chips
Ombra
199 Cuba StPerfect for Mediterranean tapas
Drinks & Nightlife
Golding's Free Dive
Down funky Leeds Street
Motel Bar
Forresters LaneSome of the best cocktails you'll try.
St John's Bar and Restaurant
5 Cable StA perfect spot for a drink in the sun
The Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis StMy favourite place for a drink on a sunny day
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StRooftop bar in the heart of Courtenay Place
Sprig & Fern Tavern - Tinakori Rd
342 Tinakori RdBYO food, enjoy tap beer
Everything Else
Pizza Pomodoro
13 Leeds StBest pizza in town
Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown RdFor film / LOTR buffs!
Civic Square
Stop by on a walk around the waterfront - a must do
Oriental Parade
Oriental ParadeWellington's inner-city beach
Perfect for a stroll and picnic. The rose gardens has a really good café.
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Uhlobo lwe-Botanic Garden we-Wellington
101 Glenmore StPerfect for a stroll and picnic. The rose gardens has a really good café.
Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RoadWellington's observatory, in the Botanic Gardens
Shopping
Wellington Chocolate Factory
5 Eva StAward winning chocolate.
Karen Walker
111 Victoria StNew Zealand designer
Old Bank Shopping Arcade
233-237 Lambton QuayFor shopping lovers
Penny's
282 Karori RdQuality coffee and deli food
BP
101 Newlands RdPetrol Station
Essentials
New World Karori
236 Karori RdOne of Karori's two supermarkets
Countdown - Karori Mall
Karori RoadOne of Karori's two supermarkets