Guidebook for Wellington
Drinks & Nightlife
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlacePlenty of bars around Courtenay Place
Sightseeing
Enjoy the Wellington harbor view on the top of Mt Victoria
13 locals recommend
Mt Victoria Lookout - Car Park 2
Lookout Road Enjoy the Wellington harbor view on the top of Mt Victoria
Wellington Waterfront
Great stores, bars, restaurants, lots of street artists around, a must go place in Wellington
170 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StGreat stores, bars, restaurants, lots of street artists around, a must go place in Wellington
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices.
49 locals recommend
Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetDistinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices.
The southeast of the north island, lots of seals around the coast
31 locals recommend
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
The southeast of the north island, lots of seals around the coast
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayArts & Culture
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StA must see museum in New Zealand
St James Theatre
77 Courtenay PlBATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceThe Opera House
111 Manners StWellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayParks & Nature
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadGood spot for seeing native birds
Oriental Bay
Enjoy the sunbath, the most popular beach in town
Makara Beach
Great spot for walk, fishing/spearfishing or just enjoy the sunbath
Petone Beach Dog Exercise Zone
15 The EsplanadeAllow up to 5 hours to traverse 12kms of Wellington’s ridge tops following the Outer Green Belt onto Mount Kaukau, the Crow’s Nest, Kilmister Tops and Johnston Hill. Take time to indulge in the stunning rural, city and coastal views along the way. On a clear day, views of the Kaikoura ranges, the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington city and harbour, and the Tararua and Orongorongo ranges will take your breath away.
Skyline Walkway
Allow up to 5 hours to traverse 12kms of Wellington’s ridge tops following the Outer Green Belt onto Mount Kaukau, the Crow’s Nest, Kilmister Tops and Johnston Hill. Take time to indulge in the stunning rural, city and coastal views along the way. On a clear day, views of the Kaikoura ranges, the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington city and harbour, and the Tararua and Orongorongo ranges will take your breath away.
Seals! Whenever you go, you can see lot of seals around the coast and enjoying the sunbath. You can walk in from the gate(30 mins - 1 hour), or you can drive in if you have a 4WD.
48 locals recommend
Red Rocks - Pariwhero
Seals! Whenever you go, you can see lot of seals around the coast and enjoying the sunbath. You can walk in from the gate(30 mins - 1 hour), or you can drive in if you have a 4WD.
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park: Saint Albans Ave Entrance
Saint Albans AvenueMountain bike!
Lyall Bay Surf Beach
28 Lyall ParadeGreat surfing place
Matiu/Somes Island
Native birds, geckos, embrace the wild bushes
Entertainment & Activities
Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell StThe Weta Cave
1 Weka StA film fan must go place
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayBATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceReading Cinemas
100 Courtenay PlShopping
Spark Store Johnsonville Kiosk
16 Broderick RdQueensgate Shopping Centre
Bunny StreetOutlet City
24 Main Rd.Wellington Underground Market
102 Oriental ParadeCrafts, artists, paintings, photographs
David Jones
165-177 Lambton QuayLambton Quay
Shopping!
Food Scene
Enjoy all the yummy food and snacks on the Friday night market. It opens on every Friday from 5pm to 10pm
33 locals recommend
Wellington Night Market
Service LnEnjoy all the yummy food and snacks on the Friday night market. It opens on every Friday from 5pm to 10pm