Guidebook for Wellington
Arts & Culture
New Zealand's Nation museum. Definitely worth checking out if it's your first time in Wellington.
38 locals recommend
Te Papa Museum station
New Zealand's Nation museum. Definitely worth checking out if it's your first time in Wellington.
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StWellington's cultural hub. Bars, shopping, restaurants, art, music.
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayLive sporting event.
Berhampore Golf Course
80 Stanley StA great public course with very cheap green fees.
Weta Workshop’s Guided Tours will get you up close to mesmerising miniatures, props, weapons, armour, creatures, and more. Learn how physical effects are crafted by our talented team and discover interesting stories behind your favourite films such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Blade Runner 2049 and Wandering Earth.
174 locals recommend
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StWeta Workshop’s Guided Tours will get you up close to mesmerising miniatures, props, weapons, armour, creatures, and more. Learn how physical effects are crafted by our talented team and discover interesting stories behind your favourite films such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Blade Runner 2049 and Wandering Earth.
Everything Else
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeA great view of the city from here.
Penthouse Cinema & Cafe
205 Ohiro RdReally nice boutique cinema
Wellington International Airport
Stewart Duff DriveCatch the train north to other New Zealand destination.
58 locals recommend
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetCatch the train north to other New Zealand destination.
Interisland Ferry Terminal
1 Aotea QuayCatch the ferry south to see more of the country.
Everything else
Visit the Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StVisit the Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.
ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced over 20 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced over 20 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
Rising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do. Head to the lookout and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, and beyond.
178 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadRising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout is a Wellington must-do. Head to the lookout and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Wellington city and harbour, and beyond.
Food and Drink
Great choice, a quick and easy way to eat out in town.
Healthy options · Takeaway menu · Large menu · Child-friendly · Casual · Cheap eats
17 locals recommend
Capital Market
151 Willis StGreat choice, a quick and easy way to eat out in town.
Healthy options · Takeaway menu · Large menu · Child-friendly · Casual · Cheap eats
Heyday Beer Co
264a Cuba StA great spot to sample some local craft beers.