Chrissy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Weta Cave is the shop and tours section of the award-winning Weta Workshop. The workshop was founded in Wellington's Miramar Peninsula in 1987 by husband and wife Richard Taylor and Tania Rodgers.
57 locals recommend
Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown RdWeta Cave is the shop and tours section of the award-winning Weta Workshop. The workshop was founded in Wellington's Miramar Peninsula in 1987 by husband and wife Richard Taylor and Tania Rodgers.
Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s movie-making capital, Miramar, Wellington, this gorgeous art deco cinema theatre, multi-arts venue and restaurant, is one of the city’s leading attractions.
84 locals recommend
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdNestled in the heart of New Zealand’s movie-making capital, Miramar, Wellington, this gorgeous art deco cinema theatre, multi-arts venue and restaurant, is one of the city’s leading attractions.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand's national museum, located in Wellington. Known as Te Papa, or 'Our Place', it opened in 1998 after the merging of the National Museum and the National Art Gallery.
142 locals recommend
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StMuseum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand's national museum, located in Wellington. Known as Te Papa, or 'Our Place', it opened in 1998 after the merging of the National Museum and the National Art Gallery.
No trip to Wellington is complete without a quick historic journey on the Cable Car. Enjoy the best views at the Kelburn Lookout. Easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (Carter Observatory) and Zealandia (via free shuttle).
142 locals recommend
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayNo trip to Wellington is complete without a quick historic journey on the Cable Car. Enjoy the best views at the Kelburn Lookout. Easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (Carter Observatory) and Zealandia (via free shuttle).
The Wellington Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, covers 25 hectares of land on the side of the hill between Thorndon and Kelburn, near central Wellington. The garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StThe Wellington Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, covers 25 hectares of land on the side of the hill between Thorndon and Kelburn, near central Wellington. The garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays.
Travel through the southern skies in Space Place's state-of-the-art planetarium. Explore the exhibition and take a look at the night sky through the historic Thomas Cooke telescope.
23 locals recommend
Space Place at Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RdTravel through the southern skies in Space Place's state-of-the-art planetarium. Explore the exhibition and take a look at the night sky through the historic Thomas Cooke telescope.
Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored.
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored.
If you have time to spare, a day trip on the Interislander ferry to Picton is certainly a must do. Experience the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and if you're lucky enough you may even sight a dolphin or two.
42 locals recommend
Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayIf you have time to spare, a day trip on the Interislander ferry to Picton is certainly a must do. Experience the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and if you're lucky enough you may even sight a dolphin or two.
Wellington Zoo is nestled in the city's green town belt and is home to more than 500 native & exotic endangered animals. Check out the daily talks and animal feedings, and get up close to Red Pandas, Capybaras, Meerkats, Lemurs and Giraffes.
115 locals recommend
Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell StWellington Zoo is nestled in the city's green town belt and is home to more than 500 native & exotic endangered animals. Check out the daily talks and animal feedings, and get up close to Red Pandas, Capybaras, Meerkats, Lemurs and Giraffes.
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
The Atatürk Memorial is situated on a ridge above Tarakena Bay on the south coast of Wellington. The Memorial looks out over Cook Strait and the site was chosen for its remarkable likeness to the landscape of the Gallipoli Peninsula.
7 locals recommend
Ataturk Memorial Park
166 Breaker Bay RdThe Atatürk Memorial is situated on a ridge above Tarakena Bay on the south coast of Wellington. The Memorial looks out over Cook Strait and the site was chosen for its remarkable likeness to the landscape of the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Food Scene
Strathmore Local is approx a 10 minute walk. Family restaurant with lovely food and a great ambience
13 locals recommend
Strathmore Local
5 Strathmore AveStrathmore Local is approx a 10 minute walk. Family restaurant with lovely food and a great ambience
Lovely Cafe 10 minutes walk that serves the best coffee and amazing food.
40 locals recommend
Gipsy Kitchen
37 Glamis AveLovely Cafe 10 minutes walk that serves the best coffee and amazing food.
Authentic Greek award winning cuisine. Approx 10 to 15 minute walk.
12 locals recommend
Oikos Hellenic Cuisine
382 BroadwayAuthentic Greek award winning cuisine. Approx 10 to 15 minute walk.
We have loads of outdoor space. With beanbags on the grass, bikes for the kids and seating for plenty, our outdoor space is a great place to enjoy Wellington's summer weather.
62 locals recommend
Chocolate Fish Cafe
100 Shelly Bay RdWe have loads of outdoor space. With beanbags on the grass, bikes for the kids and seating for plenty, our outdoor space is a great place to enjoy Wellington's summer weather.
Situated in the heart of Strathmore shops. Omgosh this place has the most amazing souvlaki plus all your regular yummy takeaways like fish and chips, burgers etc
Souvlaki At Acropolis
508 BroadwaySituated in the heart of Strathmore shops. Omgosh this place has the most amazing souvlaki plus all your regular yummy takeaways like fish and chips, burgers etc
The yummiest pizzas, pastas and sides available via pick up, deliver or via uber eats. Is only a 5 minute drive.
19 locals recommend
HELL Pizza
55 Northland RdThe yummiest pizzas, pastas and sides available via pick up, deliver or via uber eats. Is only a 5 minute drive.