Guidebook for Wellington
Suggested places to eat
Aro Cafe
90 Aro StA popular, local café that's open during the day.
There's nothing better than freshly baked bread. Their coffee and cakes are pretty good too. Closed on a Sunday.
12 locals recommend
Arobake
83 Aro StThere's nothing better than freshly baked bread. Their coffee and cakes are pretty good too. Closed on a Sunday.
We'd definitely recommend a walk down Cuba Street and surrounding area. You'll find great coffee and a wide range of places to eat and mingle. It's also a great place to shop and people watch!
170 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StWe'd definitely recommend a walk down Cuba Street and surrounding area. You'll find great coffee and a wide range of places to eat and mingle. It's also a great place to shop and people watch!
Arts & Culture
A smaller museum and an interesting (and free) way to learn more about the history of this great little city.
70 locals recommend
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayA smaller museum and an interesting (and free) way to learn more about the history of this great little city.
Just 20 minutes walk away. Plus its mostly free. A great place to visit (really) and spend at least half a day.
142 locals recommend
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StJust 20 minutes walk away. Plus its mostly free. A great place to visit (really) and spend at least half a day.
Essentials
A handy city supermarket that's cheaper than the convenience stores to pick up essentials.
30 locals recommend
New World Willis Street Metro
70 Willis StA handy city supermarket that's cheaper than the convenience stores to pick up essentials.
Getting Around
The central place to catch trains or buses out of town. The bus to the ferry also leaves here.
58 locals recommend
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetThe central place to catch trains or buses out of town. The bus to the ferry also leaves here.
Sightseeing
If you're a 'Lord of the Rings' fan, you might want to check out some of the filming destinations at Mt Vic which is a short walk away.
85 locals recommend
Mount Victoria
If you're a 'Lord of the Rings' fan, you might want to check out some of the filming destinations at Mt Vic which is a short walk away.
Worth a visit, along with a stroll through the Botanical Gardens. The Rose Garden there has a café and I always enjoy visiting the Begonia House glasshouse.
142 locals recommend
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayWorth a visit, along with a stroll through the Botanical Gardens. The Rose Garden there has a café and I always enjoy visiting the Begonia House glasshouse.
Parks & Nature
It's worth putting half a day aside for this easy coastal walk to Red Rocks and fur seal colony. The seals can usually be seen between May and October. I wouldn't get too close to the seals though : )
48 locals recommend
Red Rocks Walkway
It's worth putting half a day aside for this easy coastal walk to Red Rocks and fur seal colony. The seals can usually be seen between May and October. I wouldn't get too close to the seals though : )
If you're interested in birdlife and a keen walker, this is just a quick trip up the hill and delightful on a beautiful day. I hear the glow worm night tour is an experience if you haven't done this before.
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadIf you're interested in birdlife and a keen walker, this is just a quick trip up the hill and delightful on a beautiful day. I hear the glow worm night tour is an experience if you haven't done this before.
On a stunning sunny day, the locals will often flock to this city beach for a stroll along the parade (and perhaps even a swim).
93 locals recommend
Oriental Bay
On a stunning sunny day, the locals will often flock to this city beach for a stroll along the parade (and perhaps even a swim).
Everything Else
Another popular place our guests have enjoyed! Learn about planets, stars, constellations and galaxies and New Zealand’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Best to book. A 25 minute walk from the cottage or take the cable car up from the city.
23 locals recommend
Space Place at Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RdAnother popular place our guests have enjoyed! Learn about planets, stars, constellations and galaxies and New Zealand’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Best to book. A 25 minute walk from the cottage or take the cable car up from the city.
A very popular place to visit. Best to book - there's also a free shuttle travel service from the i-site visitor information office (20 minute walk away).
57 locals recommend
Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown RdA very popular place to visit. Best to book - there's also a free shuttle travel service from the i-site visitor information office (20 minute walk away).