Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Who knew Cauliflower could be cooked in such a delicious way?! Goes down best with a Kereru Coconut Porter, from Upper Hutt's local family brewery.
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Park Kitchen
6 Park RdWho knew Cauliflower could be cooked in such a delicious way?! Goes down best with a Kereru Coconut Porter, from Upper Hutt's local family brewery.
Unassuming cafe in the old Surf Lifesaving Club, with magnificent views out across Lyall Bay: A good spot to watch kite-boarders and surfers against a backdrop of planes taking off... while sipping a spirulina smoothie.
Maranui Surf Life Saving Club
107 Lyall ParadeUnassuming cafe in the old Surf Lifesaving Club, with magnificent views out across Lyall Bay: A good spot to watch kite-boarders and surfers against a backdrop of planes taking off... while sipping a spirulina smoothie.
Most ethical restaurant in New Zealand! Fantastic vibe, friendly staff, delicious food and dangerously good margaritas...
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La Boca Loca
23 Kent TerraceMost ethical restaurant in New Zealand! Fantastic vibe, friendly staff, delicious food and dangerously good margaritas...
Gipsy Kitchen
37 Glamis AveArts & Culture
As the vibrant heart of Wellington City, Cuba street and its nearby alleyways host an array of cafes, restaurants and bars. For live music or stand-up poetry slam, check out Meow, Laundry Bar, Southern Cross or Bodega.
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba StAs the vibrant heart of Wellington City, Cuba street and its nearby alleyways host an array of cafes, restaurants and bars. For live music or stand-up poetry slam, check out Meow, Laundry Bar, Southern Cross or Bodega.
Drinks & Nightlife
Strathmore Local
5 Strathmore AveGreat food, great fire, and a weekly pub quiz!
The Library
53 Courtenay PlHawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StHas a fire, couches and quality cocktails
Sightseeing
I-Cable Car yase-Wellington
280 Lambton QuayParks & Nature
Otari-Wilton's Bush
150 Wilton RdSite of the Wahine tragedy (boat sinking) of 1968 in which 51 people lost their lives. Peaceful spot to sit and watch the ocean while contemplating the world.
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Wahine Memorial Park
Site of the Wahine tragedy (boat sinking) of 1968 in which 51 people lost their lives. Peaceful spot to sit and watch the ocean while contemplating the world.
These hills were a Maori Pa site once-upon-a-time. With old gun battlements dotted amongst the pines, the Pass of Branda has beautiful views out to the Wairarapa and down towards the south island.
Pass Of Branda
Pass Of BrandaThese hills were a Maori Pa site once-upon-a-time. With old gun battlements dotted amongst the pines, the Pass of Branda has beautiful views out to the Wairarapa and down towards the south island.
Shopping
Frutti
180 Cuba StLocal, handmade designer items, very unique!
Essentials
You can't go past CommonSense Organics for a wholesome, tasty, weekly shop - Located in both Kilbirnie and Te Aro. Open most nights until 7pm.
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Commonsense Wellington City
147 Tory StYou can't go past CommonSense Organics for a wholesome, tasty, weekly shop - Located in both Kilbirnie and Te Aro. Open most nights until 7pm.
Small supermarket, easy to navigate, but with a great range of products.
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Miramar New World
29 Miramar AveSmall supermarket, easy to navigate, but with a great range of products.