Guidebook for Wellington
Everything Else
Freyberg Pool features a 33-metre heated indoor pool, gym, a sauna, a steam room, and two spa pools overlooking Wellington Harbour to the Hutt Valley
18 locals recommend
Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
139 Oriental ParadeFreyberg Pool features a 33-metre heated indoor pool, gym, a sauna, a steam room, and two spa pools overlooking Wellington Harbour to the Hutt Valley
The lookout at the summit of Mount Victoria provides stunning 360 degree views of Wellington Harbour and city. It is an invigorating uphill 30-minute climb via Hay Street or Oriental Terrace.
15 locals recommend
Lookout Road
Lookout RoadThe lookout at the summit of Mount Victoria provides stunning 360 degree views of Wellington Harbour and city. It is an invigorating uphill 30-minute climb via Hay Street or Oriental Terrace.
Arts & Culture
Built in 1924, Wellington's largest single screen theatre also now has two new smaller Deluxe theatres plus Deluxe Cafe, which serves the best coffee in town
79 locals recommend
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceBuilt in 1924, Wellington's largest single screen theatre also now has two new smaller Deluxe theatres plus Deluxe Cafe, which serves the best coffee in town
Not as stylish as The Embassy, but screen blockbusters and independent film. Downstairs is an inexpensive food court as well as our nearest chemist and post office.
24 locals recommend
Reading Cinemas
100 Courtenay PlNot as stylish as The Embassy, but screen blockbusters and independent film. Downstairs is an inexpensive food court as well as our nearest chemist and post office.
Small theatre with 90% New Zealand productions. Many successful New Zealand names in theatre and comedy have presented early works at BATS, including Flight of the Conchords.
79 locals recommend
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceSmall theatre with 90% New Zealand productions. Many successful New Zealand names in theatre and comedy have presented early works at BATS, including Flight of the Conchords.
Sightseeing
The national museum of New Zealand, "Te Papa," is a must-see in Wellington and sits on the waterfront only 15-minutes walk from our home
222 locals recommend
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
The national museum of New Zealand, "Te Papa," is a must-see in Wellington and sits on the waterfront only 15-minutes walk from our home
This primary school on the hill above at Point Jerningham backs on to public land with some of the best views of Wellington Harbour - an easy 20-minute walk from our house
Roseneath School & Community Emergency Hub
13 Maida Vale RoadThis primary school on the hill above at Point Jerningham backs on to public land with some of the best views of Wellington Harbour - an easy 20-minute walk from our house
Essentials
Our nearest supermarket is New World Chaffers, which is open daily from 7.00am - 12.00am
90 locals recommend
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield StOur nearest supermarket is New World Chaffers, which is open daily from 7.00am - 12.00am
Every Sunday morning, the City Market (inside Chaffers Dock building) sells locally-produced food, while outside (next to Te Papa) the Harbourside Market sells more food, incl. fresh fruit and veges
Chaffers Dock Function Center
22 Herd StEvery Sunday morning, the City Market (inside Chaffers Dock building) sells locally-produced food, while outside (next to Te Papa) the Harbourside Market sells more food, incl. fresh fruit and veges