Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceBest bars, restaurants and cinemas in Wellington
Mt Vic Chippery
5 Majoribanks StGreat takeaway fish and chips
Wellington's top restaurant. Quite expensive but worth it.
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Logan Brown Restaurant
192 Cuba StWellington's top restaurant. Quite expensive but worth it.
Local's place. Great outdoor area for summer. Beautiful drive around the Peninsula.
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Chocolate Fish Cafe
100 Shelly Bay RdLocal's place. Great outdoor area for summer. Beautiful drive around the Peninsula.
Busy in the mornings. Views of the airport and surf break in Lyall Bay.
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Spruce Goose
30 Cochrane StBusy in the mornings. Views of the airport and surf break in Lyall Bay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little craft beer bar and it does breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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The Hop Garden
13 Pirie StGreat little craft beer bar and it does breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great place for a pint in the Sun. Not a classy pub, but definitely an interesting one.
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The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StGreat place for a pint in the Sun. Not a classy pub, but definitely an interesting one.
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StBest cocktails in town.
Motel Bar
Forresters LaneSecret Tiki Cocktail Bar
The Library
53 Courtenay PlGreat cocktails and desserts. Great setting.
Martinborough
Plenty of Wineries and options for a day trip.
Sightseeing
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
New Zealand National Museum
Oriental Parade
Oriental ParadeWater front, beautiful walking.
Top of Mt. Victoria. Great views, perfect at sunset. Take a stroll through the town belt to get there.
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Lookout Road
Lookout RoadTop of Mt. Victoria. Great views, perfect at sunset. Take a stroll through the town belt to get there.
"The Beehive" Parliment
1 Molesworth StreetNew Zealand's parliament buildings.
Fergs Kayaks
6 Queens WharfRock Climbing or kayaking, it's all here.
Hidden tomb of an early NZ Prime Minister. Great spot for sight seeing. Venture further up the hill across farm land to view old WW2 bunkers and sweeping views of Wellington.
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Massey Memorial
Hidden tomb of an early NZ Prime Minister. Great spot for sight seeing. Venture further up the hill across farm land to view old WW2 bunkers and sweeping views of Wellington.
One of the highest points in Wellington. Nice walk across the ridge line. Good trail running / mountain biking area.
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Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeOne of the highest points in Wellington. Nice walk across the ridge line. Good trail running / mountain biking area.
1.5hrs from Wellington with some 2 wheel drive dirt roads. Beautiful and interesting. If you have a 4 wheel drive there are some challenging spots beyond this point view the Private Property gate which can be accessed.
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Cape Palliser Lighthouse
1.5hrs from Wellington with some 2 wheel drive dirt roads. Beautiful and interesting. If you have a 4 wheel drive there are some challenging spots beyond this point view the Private Property gate which can be accessed.
Shopping
Cuba Mall
Wellington's quirky high street.
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayEntertainment & Activities
Frank Kitts Park
Playground, water front walk and sightseeing.
Where Lord of Rings premiered. Walking distance. Don't miss the cocktail bar downstairs.
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Embassy Theatre
Where Lord of Rings premiered. Walking distance. Don't miss the cocktail bar downstairs.
Parks & Nature
Views of the South Island and Seals are specific times of the year.
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Red Rocks Walkway
Views of the South Island and Seals are specific times of the year.
Great costal walk. Head up along the cliff edge as the path splits for a more rugged feel. WW2 bunkers are on the route. Wind mills farms makes a great backdrop.
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Makara Beach
Great costal walk. Head up along the cliff edge as the path splits for a more rugged feel. WW2 bunkers are on the route. Wind mills farms makes a great backdrop.
Great spot to get out of town in less than an hour. Don't go when it's windy. You may get your feet wet too. The beach isn't suitable to swim at (Dangerous). Great views from on top of the hills. Below the lighthouse is a great bouldering/climbing spot.
Baring Head Lighthouse
Great spot to get out of town in less than an hour. Don't go when it's windy. You may get your feet wet too. The beach isn't suitable to swim at (Dangerous). Great views from on top of the hills. Below the lighthouse is a great bouldering/climbing spot.
Remutaka Forest Park Catchpool Valley
Great day hikes and options for overnight trips.
Essentials
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield St