Guidebook for Wellington

Wayne
Guidebook for Wellington

Parks & Nature

10 minutes walk down the hill and one of my all-time favourite places in Wellington. Many features including sculptures, the Rose Gardens, Cable Car, Observatory and Peace Flame. If you are walking to or from the CBD, a walk through the Gardens is just as fast as the way by road and well worth a visit.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore St
203 locals recommend
10 minutes walk down the hill and one of my all-time favourite places in Wellington. Many features including sculptures, the Rose Gardens, Cable Car, Observatory and Peace Flame. If you are walking to or from the CBD, a walk through the Gardens is just as fast as the way by road and well worth a visit.
This park is beautiful to walk or run through and is the only untouched native bush around, thanks to its benefactor Job Wilton, probably one of our first conservationists. In 1860, Wilton fenced off 7 hectares of land from livestock. Otari -Wilton bush today is an expansive 100 hectares and is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to New Zealand native plants.
52 locals recommend
Otari-Wilton's Bush
150 Wilton Rd
52 locals recommend
This park is beautiful to walk or run through and is the only untouched native bush around, thanks to its benefactor Job Wilton, probably one of our first conservationists. In 1860, Wilton fenced off 7 hectares of land from livestock. Otari -Wilton bush today is an expansive 100 hectares and is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to New Zealand native plants.

Shopping

Cafés, restaurants and shops. The is also a good 4 Square (convenience) store with reasonable pricing and a German Bakery.
Kelburn Village - Upland Road (near 94) station
Cafés, restaurants and shops. The is also a good 4 Square (convenience) store with reasonable pricing and a German Bakery.
Karori has at least four op-shops, supermarkets, a pool, restaurants, fuel and interesting shops as well as a friendly library.
8 locals recommend
New World Karori
236 Karori Rd
8 locals recommend
Karori has at least four op-shops, supermarkets, a pool, restaurants, fuel and interesting shops as well as a friendly library.

Food Scene

Genuine Latin American flavour and atmosphere!
The local Pizza, better than the rest and good fast friendly service.
19 locals recommend
HELL Pizza
55 Northland Rd
19 locals recommend
The local Pizza, better than the rest and good fast friendly service.
A 15 minute walk down the hill and you are in the Tinakori Village. supplies, restaurants and interesting shops in classical Wellington buildings.
Tinakori Road
Tinakori Road
A 15 minute walk down the hill and you are in the Tinakori Village. supplies, restaurants and interesting shops in classical Wellington buildings.
It's close to us and has high recommendations from all guests who have eaten there.
Delhi7 Indian Restaurant And Bar
66 Northland Rd
It's close to us and has high recommendations from all guests who have eaten there.
Awesome coffee, period.
73 locals recommend
Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba St
73 locals recommend
Awesome coffee, period.
Great atmosphere, inexpensive coffee, good too.
31 locals recommend
Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba St
31 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, inexpensive coffee, good too.
Great coffee and atmosphere. They also do a great roast if you're looking to take some of Wellington's great coffee culture home with you.
Raglan Roast Pizza & Coffee
12 Holland St
Great coffee and atmosphere. They also do a great roast if you're looking to take some of Wellington's great coffee culture home with you.
Great local fish and chip shop, they also do a mean hamburger.
Zhou’s kitchen
57 Northland Rd
Great local fish and chip shop, they also do a mean hamburger.
The chips are an adventure! A great way to be introduced to the Kiwi staple: fish and chips. Well priced and oh-so tasty.
9 locals recommend
Thorndon Chippery
10 Murphy St
9 locals recommend
The chips are an adventure! A great way to be introduced to the Kiwi staple: fish and chips. Well priced and oh-so tasty.
Great food, service and atmosphere in the heart of Thorndon.
11 locals recommend
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar
241 Tinakori Road
11 locals recommend
Great food, service and atmosphere in the heart of Thorndon.
If you like Mexican food this place will impress. The atmosphere, the service, the flavours are all five star. Right now - it's my favourite place to eat out in Wellington.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
182 Cuba St
If you like Mexican food this place will impress. The atmosphere, the service, the flavours are all five star. Right now - it's my favourite place to eat out in Wellington.
Amazing pastries! Fabulous atmosphere and friendly staff too. One of the closest cafés to your flat on historic Tinakori Rd.
goods Cafe and Manufactory
342a Tinakori Rd
Amazing pastries! Fabulous atmosphere and friendly staff too. One of the closest cafés to your flat on historic Tinakori Rd.
Quality, inexpensive, tasty pizza. A short walk down to the local shops or delivered to your door.
Pizza Hut Karori Northland
61 Northland Rd
Quality, inexpensive, tasty pizza. A short walk down to the local shops or delivered to your door.
Fabulous Tapas and service, great location in the heart of Wellington and at the start of Oriental Bay. Also open for breakfast, serving coffee.
Duppa Bar
66 Oriental Parade
Fabulous Tapas and service, great location in the heart of Wellington and at the start of Oriental Bay. Also open for breakfast, serving coffee.
They sell a fantastic range of coffee beans period. This is the roastery of Havana brand, which we use often in our Airbnb café!
9 locals recommend
Havana Coffee Works Ltd
163 Tory St
9 locals recommend
They sell a fantastic range of coffee beans period. This is the roastery of Havana brand, which we use often in our Airbnb café!
Be greeted warmly in Spanish and looked after from beginning to end. The food is authentic and rich in South American flavours, the surrounding equally so, dense with images and icons of Latin America.
13 locals recommend
Viva Mexico
161 Riddiford Street
13 locals recommend
Be greeted warmly in Spanish and looked after from beginning to end. The food is authentic and rich in South American flavours, the surrounding equally so, dense with images and icons of Latin America.
Known for their Salted Caramel Cookies, the Leeds Street Bakery also offers an amazing range of artisan breads and scones made with locally produced ingredients. They also have a great cafe where you can sit down and savour their freshly baked goods while taking a break from sightseeing.
15 locals recommend
Leeds Street Bakery
14 Leeds St
15 locals recommend
Known for their Salted Caramel Cookies, the Leeds Street Bakery also offers an amazing range of artisan breads and scones made with locally produced ingredients. They also have a great cafe where you can sit down and savour their freshly baked goods while taking a break from sightseeing.

Sightseeing

Beautiful and informative, Zealandia is a working sanctuary for native endangered wildlife. Close by and there is a shuttle from the Cable Car in the Botanic gardens.
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road
255 locals recommend
Beautiful and informative, Zealandia is a working sanctuary for native endangered wildlife. Close by and there is a shuttle from the Cable Car in the Botanic gardens.
You get a beautiful walk with a view of the city, cafés, markets on the weekends.
31 locals recommend
Oriental Parade
Oriental Parade
31 locals recommend
You get a beautiful walk with a view of the city, cafés, markets on the weekends.
See behind the scenes in the amazing workshops of Avatar, Lord of the rings, Tin-Tin, King Kong, Chappie, District 19 and more. Shop, free intro video and you can book for a tour.
57 locals recommend
Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown Rd
57 locals recommend
See behind the scenes in the amazing workshops of Avatar, Lord of the rings, Tin-Tin, King Kong, Chappie, District 19 and more. Shop, free intro video and you can book for a tour.
A piece of New Zealand History, the Beehive used to house parliament and is a unique architectural design. Parliament tours are run daily, but it is a good idea to book beforehand.
49 locals recommend
Beehive
49 locals recommend
A piece of New Zealand History, the Beehive used to house parliament and is a unique architectural design. Parliament tours are run daily, but it is a good idea to book beforehand.
The center of NZ's decision-making, lovely area, parks and sculptures next to the CBD
24 locals recommend
New Zealand Parliament Buildings
1 Museum St
24 locals recommend
The center of NZ's decision-making, lovely area, parks and sculptures next to the CBD
Little bit of history, amazing views of Wellington and its breathtaking surrounding landscape.
47 locals recommend
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay Parade
47 locals recommend
Little bit of history, amazing views of Wellington and its breathtaking surrounding landscape.
Panoramic views, great walking tracks close to the city.
85 locals recommend
Mount Victoria
85 locals recommend
Panoramic views, great walking tracks close to the city.

Essentials

Usually open until about 9pm, good place to stock up your supplies.
51 locals recommend
New World Thorndon
150 Molesworth St
51 locals recommend
Usually open until about 9pm, good place to stock up your supplies.
Milk, bread, wine and all other absolutely essentials! Only about 700m from us.
Creswick Foodmarket
59 Northland Rd
Milk, bread, wine and all other absolutely essentials! Only about 700m from us.

Arts & Culture

Amazing and Informative, has something for everybody.
222 locals recommend
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
222 locals recommend
Amazing and Informative, has something for everybody.
A place where you can sit and work, free wi-fi and amazing work spaces, apple computers are available, inexpensive 2d and 3d printing! There is a good café inside and very friendly staff.
8 locals recommend
National Library
65 Victoria Street
8 locals recommend
A place where you can sit and work, free wi-fi and amazing work spaces, apple computers are available, inexpensive 2d and 3d printing! There is a good café inside and very friendly staff.
Always well curated and out of the square, a must see.
72 locals recommend
City Gallery Wellington
72 locals recommend
Always well curated and out of the square, a must see.
Always something new each week from artists of various persuasions, from game-makers to ceramicists.
Thistle Hall Community Venue
293 Cuba St
Always something new each week from artists of various persuasions, from game-makers to ceramicists.
Always interesting, well worth a visit.
Adam Art Gallery
Gate 3 Kelburn Parade
Always interesting, well worth a visit.
Recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 500 Places to See on the Planet, New Zealand's national museum is a must-see destination for visitors to Wellington. Suitable for all ages, weather conditions and budgets (it's free).
65 locals recommend
Te Papa Tongarewa
65 locals recommend
Recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 500 Places to See on the Planet, New Zealand's national museum is a must-see destination for visitors to Wellington. Suitable for all ages, weather conditions and budgets (it's free).

Drinks & Nightlife

The social hub of Wellington, groovy shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, and night life.
171 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba St
171 locals recommend
The social hub of Wellington, groovy shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, and night life.
Great place for live music and to meet friends for a drink, fantastic atmosphere and friendly, prompt service.
81 locals recommend
Havana Bar
34 Wigan St
81 locals recommend
Great place for live music and to meet friends for a drink, fantastic atmosphere and friendly, prompt service.
A great bar for craft beer, live music and amazing pizzas.
46 locals recommend
The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett St
46 locals recommend
A great bar for craft beer, live music and amazing pizzas.