The Coolest Little Capital - Wellington
Sightseeing
Our Place - Te Papa is home to our stories and our treasures. To see everything you will to set aside a few hours.
142 locals recommend
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StOur Place - Te Papa is home to our stories and our treasures. To see everything you will to set aside a few hours.
Learn about the history of Wellington and get insights into life in the early 1800s.
70 locals recommend
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayLearn about the history of Wellington and get insights into life in the early 1800s.
An oasis in the city, Zealandia is a predator free habitat for a plethora of native New Zealand birds, plants and the famed tuatara, the only living dinosaur!
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadAn oasis in the city, Zealandia is a predator free habitat for a plethora of native New Zealand birds, plants and the famed tuatara, the only living dinosaur!
Take the Wellington Cable Car from Lambton Quay up to the Museum.
28 locals recommend
Cable Car Museum
1A Upland RdTake the Wellington Cable Car from Lambton Quay up to the Museum.
Visit the heart New Zealand's democracy and hub of political life.
There are free tours of the Parliament Buildings every day, and when Parliament is sitting you can observe Question Time from the Gallery. Exciting!
49 locals recommend
Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetVisit the heart New Zealand's democracy and hub of political life.
There are free tours of the Parliament Buildings every day, and when Parliament is sitting you can observe Question Time from the Gallery. Exciting!
Arts and culture
An independent theatre supporting local performers since ages ago.
Check out the website for the currently running: www.bats.co.nz
79 locals recommend
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceAn independent theatre supporting local performers since ages ago.
Check out the website for the currently running: www.bats.co.nz
Cool cocktails and even cooler shows! There's always something exciting and cutting edge happening at Fringe.
The Fringe Bar
26-32 Allen StCool cocktails and even cooler shows! There's always something exciting and cutting edge happening at Fringe.
Michael Fowler Centre
111 Wakefield StThe home of big shows and performances.
Circa Theatre Cafe and Bar
1 Taranaki StreetA wonderful performance space on the waterfront.
Sports
Sky Stadium, Basin Reserve and the Races at Trentham, so much to see and do.
Home of New Zealand Cricket. A wonderfully historic ground, boasting a refurbished Museum of Cricket.
16 locals recommend
Basin Reserve
Home of New Zealand Cricket. A wonderfully historic ground, boasting a refurbished Museum of Cricket.
Renouf Tennis Centre
60 Brooklyn RoadHome to Wellington's best tennis courts.
Rugby, Cricket, huge acts, this is the place.
2024 confirmed:
Football-Wellington Phoenix, 23 Dec, 19 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 29 Mar
Foo Fighters 27th Jan,
Cricket- NZ v. Australia T20 21st Feb,
Rugby- Hurricanes 9 Mar,
Armageddon Expo 6 and 7th Apr.
56 locals recommend
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayRugby, Cricket, huge acts, this is the place.
2024 confirmed:
Football-Wellington Phoenix, 23 Dec, 19 Jan, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 29 Mar
Foo Fighters 27th Jan,
Cricket- NZ v. Australia T20 21st Feb,
Rugby- Hurricanes 9 Mar,
Armageddon Expo 6 and 7th Apr.
Food scene
A 5 star dining experience. Order the Paua Ravioli for your entree, you will not be disappointed.
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41 locals recommend
Logan Brown Restaurant
192 Cuba StA 5 star dining experience. Order the Paua Ravioli for your entree, you will not be disappointed.
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The most sought after vegan and vegetarian meals in Wellington. made fresh to order, excellent value for money.
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21 locals recommend
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe
167 Cuba StThe most sought after vegan and vegetarian meals in Wellington. made fresh to order, excellent value for money.
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A huge range of beers on tap and an excellent menu. If you are feeling brave order the Haggis and Pineapple pizza...they do serve more conventional options too.
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9 locals recommend
Fork and Brewer
20 Bond StA huge range of beers on tap and an excellent menu. If you are feeling brave order the Haggis and Pineapple pizza...they do serve more conventional options too.
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Exceptional Sri Lankan food and quality tea - is there a better combination when you are in need of comfort food?
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T-lounge by Dilmah
22 Willeston StreetExceptional Sri Lankan food and quality tea - is there a better combination when you are in need of comfort food?
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A great range of expresso and cold drip coffees, handcrafted to perfection. The cabinet food is also 5 star!
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18 locals recommend
The Hangar
119 Dixon StA great range of expresso and cold drip coffees, handcrafted to perfection. The cabinet food is also 5 star!
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