Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Island Bay Butchery
127 The ParadeThey make the world's most delicious Gluten Free Sausages
Easily the best place to get breakfast on Wellington's South Coast. But be sure to get there before 10am otherwise you might have to queue. The line always moves quicker that they say the wait will be though. The wait is worth it!
129 locals recommend
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeEasily the best place to get breakfast on Wellington's South Coast. But be sure to get there before 10am otherwise you might have to queue. The line always moves quicker that they say the wait will be though. The wait is worth it!
The service is easily the best in Wellington. Outstanding coffee. Wonderful space to have breakfast or lunch.
50 locals recommend
Prefab
14 Jessie StThe service is easily the best in Wellington. Outstanding coffee. Wonderful space to have breakfast or lunch.
It's the place to go for a drink and or food. Great vibe. Live music on Friday and Saturday's. Is a a hidden gem this.
81 locals recommend
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StIt's the place to go for a drink and or food. Great vibe. Live music on Friday and Saturday's. Is a a hidden gem this.
Another stunning waterfront cafe and restaurant. Very informal. But great food and views out over the South Coast of Wellington at Lyall Bay. Sit outside if it's sunny and watch the surfers. The beach is right across the road to go for a walk after breakfast or lunch.
71 locals recommend
Spruce Goose
30 Cochrane StAnother stunning waterfront cafe and restaurant. Very informal. But great food and views out over the South Coast of Wellington at Lyall Bay. Sit outside if it's sunny and watch the surfers. The beach is right across the road to go for a walk after breakfast or lunch.
Entertainment & Activities
Not only is this Wellington's most quaint boutique cinema. It is also the most delicious coffee shop, cafe, and restaurant and place to get drinks. Gelato in the day, and epic burgers for dinner. You don't have to go to a film to enjoy this cool spot.
54 locals recommend
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeNot only is this Wellington's most quaint boutique cinema. It is also the most delicious coffee shop, cafe, and restaurant and place to get drinks. Gelato in the day, and epic burgers for dinner. You don't have to go to a film to enjoy this cool spot.
Head to Westpac Stadium to catch a live game. Rugby during the Autumn and Winter months (March-Sept). There are often events at the stadium too. Keep an eye out online for upcoming events
56 locals recommend
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayHead to Westpac Stadium to catch a live game. Rugby during the Autumn and Winter months (March-Sept). There are often events at the stadium too. Keep an eye out online for upcoming events
Getting Around
This is where the bus stops. Get off the bus and walk across the road to the Empire Cinema and walk down the right-hand side of Mersey Street to Derwent Street. Our place is on the far side of Derwent Street only four houses up on the right.
225 The Parade
225 The ParadeThis is where the bus stops. Get off the bus and walk across the road to the Empire Cinema and walk down the right-hand side of Mersey Street to Derwent Street. Our place is on the far side of Derwent Street only four houses up on the right.
Parks & Nature
Head down to the beach and chill out if it's a nice day. Enjoy the views out over to the South Island on a fine day
270 The Esplanade
270 The EsplanadeHead down to the beach and chill out if it's a nice day. Enjoy the views out over to the South Island on a fine day
Wellington Botanic Garden. The Rose Garden's are stunning. Plenty of great walks through the gardens. Take the Cable Car from Lambton Quay up to the top of the gardens and weave your way back down through the gardens back into town.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StWellington Botanic Garden. The Rose Garden's are stunning. Plenty of great walks through the gardens. Take the Cable Car from Lambton Quay up to the top of the gardens and weave your way back down through the gardens back into town.
Wellington's best beach. It's a man-made beach. Tonnes of white sand was shipped up from the Abel Tasman National Park to create this beach. In summer time it's the place to be. Always buzzing with people. Swim out to the platform or chill out on the beach. Or just stroll around Oriental Parade to soak in the scene if sitting on the beach isn't your thing. Heaps of places to get coffee and food around here too.
Oriental Parade
Wellington's best beach. It's a man-made beach. Tonnes of white sand was shipped up from the Abel Tasman National Park to create this beach. In summer time it's the place to be. Always buzzing with people. Swim out to the platform or chill out on the beach. Or just stroll around Oriental Parade to soak in the scene if sitting on the beach isn't your thing. Heaps of places to get coffee and food around here too.
Essentials
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StDrinks & Nightlife
This is a sneaky little rooftop bar in central Wellington. The entrance is hard to find as there is no signage for it... there is a security guard at the lift by number 58 Taranaki Street. Go in to the lift and click 'Roof' to get there. Certainly worth a stop in for a drink and to take in the cityscape on a beautiful day.
33 locals recommend
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StThis is a sneaky little rooftop bar in central Wellington. The entrance is hard to find as there is no signage for it... there is a security guard at the lift by number 58 Taranaki Street. Go in to the lift and click 'Roof' to get there. Certainly worth a stop in for a drink and to take in the cityscape on a beautiful day.
Sightseeing
Mount Victoria
Incredible place to go and see 360 degrees of Wellington
Catch the Cable Car from Lambton Quay in the centre of town up to Kelburn. 180 degree views of Wellington City and harbour from the top. You can then walk your way down through Wellington Botanic Garden all the way back into town.
26 locals recommend
Cable Car Lane
Catch the Cable Car from Lambton Quay in the centre of town up to Kelburn. 180 degree views of Wellington City and harbour from the top. You can then walk your way down through Wellington Botanic Garden all the way back into town.