Guidebook for Wellington
Arts & Culture
Museu de Nova Zelanda Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StAwesome museum of New Zealand
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceVery nice art house cinema
Fantastic for a little trip and walking. From our house it is just 15-20 minutes but that is uphill, so get your legs ready :)
203 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Wellington
101 Glenmore StFantastic for a little trip and walking. From our house it is just 15-20 minutes but that is uphill, so get your legs ready :)
A fantastic place for walking and seeing native birds of New Zealand, awesome interactive exhibition too. You can get there from the top of the cable car with their free shuttle or by walk/bus/taxi.
255 residents recomanen
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadA fantastic place for walking and seeing native birds of New Zealand, awesome interactive exhibition too. You can get there from the top of the cable car with their free shuttle or by walk/bus/taxi.
Zoological Gardens
200 Daniell StreetNice zoo
Essentials
New World Willis Street Metro
70 Willis StYou can get to the supermarket in 4-5 minutes.
Sightseeing
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StWhere life happens in New Zealand
They provide heli flights above Wellington. We have not done it yet but it looks fantastic!
Helipro Helicopter Professionals
They provide heli flights above Wellington. We have not done it yet but it looks fantastic!
Scorching Bay - Massey Road station
Scenic place, fantastic beach and cafe.
360 degrees views of Wellington - of course on a sunny day :) About 30 min walk from the house and you get to walk through some great forest settings with fantastic views of the city.
15 residents recomanen
Lookout Road
Lookout Road360 degrees views of Wellington - of course on a sunny day :) About 30 min walk from the house and you get to walk through some great forest settings with fantastic views of the city.
Everything Else
If you are heading to the South Island this is where you will need to catch the ferry.
42 residents recomanen
Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayIf you are heading to the South Island this is where you will need to catch the ferry.
You can catch the airport bus to the Terrace or take a taxi.
55 residents recomanen
Wellington International Airport
Stewart Duff DriveYou can catch the airport bus to the Terrace or take a taxi.
Cable Car Lane
Cable car to botanical gardens
Wellington Night Market
Service LnFriday & Saturday night food market from 5pm to 11pm
5 min walk up the hill from us is the Uni, great views, nice cafes and superb vibe,
12 residents recomanen
Victoria University of Wellington
5 min walk up the hill from us is the Uni, great views, nice cafes and superb vibe,
Food Scene
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceBars, clubs, restaurants, take aways
Asian Kitchen
101 Victoria StOur favorite little Asian restaurant
Marrakech
305 Evans Bay ParadeGreat place to try Moroccan food and superb mint tea
Zaika
160 Willis StGreat Indian Food
Ekim Burgers
257 Cuba StThe BEST burgers n town with a funky out of the truck set up
Monsoon Poon
12 Blair StSuperb selection of Asian food in a very nice setting
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to have a drink on any night!Even on a cold night :)
51 residents recomanen
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith StGreat place to have a drink on any night!Even on a cold night :)
Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba StGreat food, best cafe in town with heaps of live music
Mishmosh Bar
36 Courtenay PlGreat bar to have a drink and maybe even a dance
[Public.] Bar and Eatery
52 Courtenay PlaceVery nice bar with great music