Kieran’s guidebook
Food scene
Caffe L'affare
27 College StGreat coffee and food! Two-minute walk :)
Prefab
14 Jessie StAgain, special coffee and food - just around the corner
Phoenician Falafel
11 Kent TerraceFamily fun traditional kebab shob - best kebabs in Wellington - thank me later :)
It doesn't look like much but this is the best curry in Wellington - hole in the wall just around the corner. Enjoy :)
14 locals recommend
Taste Of India
19 Cambridge TerraceIt doesn't look like much but this is the best curry in Wellington - hole in the wall just around the corner. Enjoy :)
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceEnjoy the cafes, bars, & restaurants
A local favourite, Moore Wilson's specialty grocer, is just across the road - check-out the "fresh" section!
102 locals recommend
Moore Wilson's
College StreetA local favourite, Moore Wilson's specialty grocer, is just across the road - check-out the "fresh" section!
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield StGreat selection at this excellent supermarket.
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StMusic, cafes, and the alternative scene
Craft beer and a garden - free live music - a Wellington local
51 locals recommend
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith StCraft beer and a garden - free live music - a Wellington local
Customs by Coffee Supreme
39 Ghuznee StA new donut every week! Good coffee too
One of the best brunch locations in Wellington - a few minutes walk.
13 locals recommend
Coene's Bar & Eatery
103 Oriental ParadeOne of the best brunch locations in Wellington - a few minutes walk.
Hong Kong style Chinese Takeaway - like 100 items on the menu - all large portions, reasonably priced.
9 locals recommend
K C Cafe & Takeaway
39A Courtenay PlHong Kong style Chinese Takeaway - like 100 items on the menu - all large portions, reasonably priced.
Solid, Asian Fusion (based on Singaporean Hawker style) food - 2 blocks away. Reasonably priced.
28 locals recommend
Mr Go's
3 Taranaki StSolid, Asian Fusion (based on Singaporean Hawker style) food - 2 blocks away. Reasonably priced.
The Old Quarter
39 Dixon StVietnamese Fusion - quite popular - easy option!
Health & Fitness
TOA CrossFit
6 Ebor StFriendly culture - experienced trainers - my mum goes there and she's 66 years old!
Swim, steam room, sauna, gym, and friendly staff. Enjoy!
18 locals recommend
Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
139 Oriental ParadeSwim, steam room, sauna, gym, and friendly staff. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
Beautiful on a sunny day. Swim, enjoy a coffee, take in the view. Only a few minutes away.
93 locals recommend
Oriental Bay
Beautiful on a sunny day. Swim, enjoy a coffee, take in the view. Only a few minutes away.
"Our Place", Te Papa, enjoy our national museum - it's free!
142 locals recommend
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable St"Our Place", Te Papa, enjoy our national museum - it's free!
Mount Victoria
Panoramic Views of Wellington - must see!
Stunning Botanic Gardens - don't miss out on the Rose Gardens and Picnic Cafe on a sunny day.
Catch the Cable Car up from Lambton Quay or go the other way via bus #8 from Courtenay Place.
Wellington Botanic Garden Treehouse Visitor Centre
101 Glenmore StStunning Botanic Gardens - don't miss out on the Rose Gardens and Picnic Cafe on a sunny day.
Catch the Cable Car up from Lambton Quay or go the other way via bus #8 from Courtenay Place.
Arts
Pegasus Books
The best second-hand bookstore in Wellington
The best little cinema in Wellington - enjoy a glass of wine and a movie :)
52 locals recommend
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StThe best little cinema in Wellington - enjoy a glass of wine and a movie :)
Home of Lord of the Rings - beautiful old (refurbished) cinema with a GIANT screen and comfy seats.
79 locals recommend
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceHome of Lord of the Rings - beautiful old (refurbished) cinema with a GIANT screen and comfy seats.
City advice
Don't miss
Sunday Foodmarket on Wellington Waterfront (near Te Papa)
Don't miss this - starts early, finishes midday - get your fruit, vege, and some craft food.