Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Rātā Cafe
53 Waiapu RdExcellent coffee and brunch at Zealandia
Picnic Cafe
101 Glenmore StGood coffee and brunch amid the rose garden
Yellow Chilli Indian Restaurant
92 Upland RdGreat curry!
Restaurant 88
88 Tory StExcellent Vietnamese
Burger Wisconsin
65 The ParadeLocal burger takeaways.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kelburn Village Pub
87 Upland RdLocal beer and wine, afternoon sun.
Rooftop bar with views across Courtenay Place to Mt. Victoria.
33 locals recommend
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StRooftop bar with views across Courtenay Place to Mt. Victoria.
Karaka Cafe
2 Taranaki StreetGreat waterfront Cafe and Bar with green spaces for sitting in the sun.
Laundry
240 Cuba StFunky food and drink, live music on weekends.
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StCool courtyard out the back with live music and DJs on weekends.
Hipster micro brew bar with pizza pomodorro available in house.
48 locals recommend
Golding's Free Dive
Hipster micro brew bar with pizza pomodorro available in house.
The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StHipster micro brew bar with nice outdoor lawn and bean bags.
Parks & Nature
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StWonderful walking trails, frequent performances
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadNative birds and bush
Nearby with great views of Wellington to the east and the south Island. Steep up but sneaker safe.
47 locals recommend
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeNearby with great views of Wellington to the east and the south Island. Steep up but sneaker safe.
Ferry accessible bird sanctuary with great view of city and harbour.
41 locals recommend
Matiu / Somes Island
Ferry accessible bird sanctuary with great view of city and harbour.
Red Rocks - Pariwhero
Rugged coast with seals in winter.
Essentials
Four Square Kelburn
97 Upland Rd Groceries, beer, and wine.
Kelburn Pharmacy
1 Upland RdCameron Harrison
95 Upland RdLocal butcher with organic cheeses, milk, and vegetables.
Arts & Culture
National Museum with geology, history, culture and art of NZ.
222 locals recommend
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
National Museum with geology, history, culture and art of NZ.
Right on Civic Square and near the city to sea bridge leading to the waterfront.
72 locals recommend
City Gallery Wellington
Right on Civic Square and near the city to sea bridge leading to the waterfront.
Sightseeing
Lookout with views across the city and harbour. Good trails across the peninsula and down to the Oriental Bay beach.
178 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadLookout with views across the city and harbour. Good trails across the peninsula and down to the Oriental Bay beach.
Top end of the cable car and entry to the botanic gardens with views across the city. Don't know if the museum is any good but a trip on the cable car is a great way to get into the heart of the city via a scenic and historic carriage.
28 locals recommend
Cable Car Museum
1A Upland RdTop end of the cable car and entry to the botanic gardens with views across the city. Don't know if the museum is any good but a trip on the cable car is a great way to get into the heart of the city via a scenic and historic carriage.
Pedestrian bridge connecting the waterfront to civic square with interesting sculpture and views of the harbour.
City to Sea Bridge
Jervois QuayPedestrian bridge connecting the waterfront to civic square with interesting sculpture and views of the harbour.
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
State Highway 1Interesting ANZAC memorial near the carillion.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautifully restored art deco cinema with the largest screen in Wellington, cafe and two bars.
59 locals recommend
Embassy Theatre
Beautifully restored art deco cinema with the largest screen in Wellington, cafe and two bars.
Fergs Kayaks
6 Queens WharfKayak and roller blade rentals for exploring the waterfront.