Guidebook for Wellington
Sightseeing
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadGreat view of the city
Evans Bay Parade
Evans Bay ParadeNice place for a swim with changing rooms and a shower
Oriental Bay
Nice beach on a sunny day - take a book and have a swim
Cable Car Museum
1A Upland RdEnjoy a great view of Wellington
Food Scene
Nakhon Thai
23 Waitoa RdReally nice Thai food - bring your own bottle of wine
Heaven Woodfire Pizzeria
247 Cuba StGreat place for a woodfired pizza and a beer
Ekim Burgers
257 Cuba StAwesome burgers! Cheap and chilled
Cafe Breton
20 Brandon StNice savoury pancakes - very filling
Memphis Belle Coffee House
38 Dixon StOne of the best coffees in town
Best night time cafe in Wellington! Serves great cakes and hot drinks all night long :)
31 locals recommend
Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba StBest night time cafe in Wellington! Serves great cakes and hot drinks all night long :)
Best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in town! Nice location too. Good beer selection.
45 locals recommend
The Botanist
219 Onepu RdBest vegetarian/vegan restaurant in town! Nice location too. Good beer selection.
Mr Go's
3 Taranaki StAsian hawker market style - duck pancakes to Taiwanese popcorn chicken.
Little Penang
179 Victoria Sttop rated Malaysian restaurant..
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StGreat place for some free jazz and great craft beer
Meow
9 Edward StGood for music
Little Beer Quarter
6 Edward StAwesome chilled crafty beer hang out
Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StBest craft beer in town!
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith StBest spot for live music and a dance
Caroline
1 Manners StHipster hangout
Great if you love craft beer. But also interesting location Leeds street is a cool little side alley - there is a nice cocktail bar next door and the location of the best pizza in Wellington (pizza pomodora)
48 locals recommend
Golding's Free Dive
Great if you love craft beer. But also interesting location Leeds street is a cool little side alley - there is a nice cocktail bar next door and the location of the best pizza in Wellington (pizza pomodora)
Great cocktails! Super cool relaxed vibe. Slightly hidden from the tourists :)
12 locals recommend
Hanging Ditch
14 Leeds StGreat cocktails! Super cool relaxed vibe. Slightly hidden from the tourists :)
Parks & Nature
Nice ferry trip to an island reserve - good for nature and sight seeing
41 locals recommend
Matiu / Somes Island
Nice ferry trip to an island reserve - good for nature and sight seeing
Red Rocks - Pariwhero
Nice hike to a sea colony
Enjoy a ride on the cable car, great view of the city and some nice walks in the park
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StEnjoy a ride on the cable car, great view of the city and some nice walks in the park
Best hike and view in Wellington. And ends/starts in one of our coolest Streets in town - Aro Street!
47 locals recommend
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeBest hike and view in Wellington. And ends/starts in one of our coolest Streets in town - Aro Street!
Everything Else
So many nice coffee shops, bars and restaurants take a stroll and try one! Let me know if you find a nice place.
170 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StSo many nice coffee shops, bars and restaurants take a stroll and try one! Let me know if you find a nice place.
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie
78 Rongotai RdClosest supermarket
Arts & Culture
City Gallery Wellington
Hosts some great exhibitions
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayGood to learn some local history