Guidebook for Wellington
Parks & Nature
10 minutes walk down the hill and one of my all-time favourite places in Wellington. Many features including sculptures, the Rose Gardens, Cable Car, Observatory and Peace Flame. If you are walking to or from the CBD, a walk through the Gardens is just as fast as the way by road and well worth a visit.
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Jardim Botânico de Wellington
101 Glenmore St10 minutes walk down the hill and one of my all-time favourite places in Wellington. Many features including sculptures, the Rose Gardens, Cable Car, Observatory and Peace Flame. If you are walking to or from the CBD, a walk through the Gardens is just as fast as the way by road and well worth a visit.
This park is beautiful to walk or run through and is the only untouched native bush around, thanks to its benefactor Job Wilton, probably one of our first conservationists. In 1860, Wilton fenced off 7 hectares of land from livestock. Otari -Wilton bush today is an expansive 100 hectares and is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to New Zealand native plants.
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Bosque Otari-Wilton
150 Wilton RdThis park is beautiful to walk or run through and is the only untouched native bush around, thanks to its benefactor Job Wilton, probably one of our first conservationists. In 1860, Wilton fenced off 7 hectares of land from livestock. Otari -Wilton bush today is an expansive 100 hectares and is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to New Zealand native plants.
Shopping
Cafés, restaurants and shops. The is also a good 4 Square (convenience) store with reasonable pricing and a German Bakery.
Kelburn Village - Upland Road (near 94) station
Cafés, restaurants and shops. The is also a good 4 Square (convenience) store with reasonable pricing and a German Bakery.
Karori has at least four op-shops, supermarkets, a pool, restaurants, fuel and interesting shops as well as a friendly library.
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New World Karori
236 Karori RdKarori has at least four op-shops, supermarkets, a pool, restaurants, fuel and interesting shops as well as a friendly library.
Food Scene
Genuine Latin American flavour and atmosphere!
The local Pizza, better than the rest and good fast friendly service.
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HELL Pizza
55 Northland RdThe local Pizza, better than the rest and good fast friendly service.
A 15 minute walk down the hill and you are in the Tinakori Village. supplies, restaurants and interesting shops in classical Wellington buildings.
Tinakori Road
Tinakori RoadA 15 minute walk down the hill and you are in the Tinakori Village. supplies, restaurants and interesting shops in classical Wellington buildings.
It's close to us and has high recommendations from all guests who have eaten there.
Delhi7 Indian Restaurant And Bar
66 Northland RdIt's close to us and has high recommendations from all guests who have eaten there.
Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba StAwesome coffee, period.
Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba StGreat atmosphere, inexpensive coffee, good too.
Great coffee and atmosphere. They also do a great roast if you're looking to take some of Wellington's great coffee culture home with you.
Raglan Roast Pizza & Coffee
12 Holland StGreat coffee and atmosphere. They also do a great roast if you're looking to take some of Wellington's great coffee culture home with you.
Zhou’s kitchen
57 Northland RdGreat local fish and chip shop, they also do a mean hamburger.
The chips are an adventure! A great way to be introduced to the Kiwi staple: fish and chips. Well priced and oh-so tasty.
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Thorndon Chippery
10 Murphy StThe chips are an adventure! A great way to be introduced to the Kiwi staple: fish and chips. Well priced and oh-so tasty.
Great food, service and atmosphere in the heart of Thorndon.
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Hillside Kitchen & Cellar
241 Tinakori RoadGreat food, service and atmosphere in the heart of Thorndon.
If you like Mexican food this place will impress. The atmosphere, the service, the flavours are all five star. Right now - it's my favourite place to eat out in Wellington.
The Flying Burrito Brothers
182 Cuba StIf you like Mexican food this place will impress. The atmosphere, the service, the flavours are all five star. Right now - it's my favourite place to eat out in Wellington.
Amazing pastries! Fabulous atmosphere and friendly staff too. One of the closest cafés to your flat on historic Tinakori Rd.
goods Cafe and Manufactory
342a Tinakori RdAmazing pastries! Fabulous atmosphere and friendly staff too. One of the closest cafés to your flat on historic Tinakori Rd.
Quality, inexpensive, tasty pizza. A short walk down to the local shops or delivered to your door.
Pizza Hut Karori Northland
61 Northland RdQuality, inexpensive, tasty pizza. A short walk down to the local shops or delivered to your door.
Fabulous Tapas and service, great location in the heart of Wellington and at the start of Oriental Bay. Also open for breakfast, serving coffee.
Duppa Bar
66 Oriental ParadeFabulous Tapas and service, great location in the heart of Wellington and at the start of Oriental Bay. Also open for breakfast, serving coffee.
They sell a fantastic range of coffee beans period. This is the roastery of Havana brand, which we use often in our Airbnb café!
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Havana Coffee Works Ltd
163 Tory StThey sell a fantastic range of coffee beans period. This is the roastery of Havana brand, which we use often in our Airbnb café!
Be greeted warmly in Spanish and looked after from beginning to end. The food is authentic and rich in South American flavours, the surrounding equally so, dense with images and icons of Latin America.
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Viva Mexico
161 Riddiford StreetBe greeted warmly in Spanish and looked after from beginning to end. The food is authentic and rich in South American flavours, the surrounding equally so, dense with images and icons of Latin America.
Known for their Salted Caramel Cookies, the Leeds Street Bakery also offers an amazing range of artisan breads and scones made with locally produced ingredients. They also have a great cafe where you can sit down and savour their freshly baked goods while taking a break from sightseeing.
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Leeds Street Bakery
14 Leeds StKnown for their Salted Caramel Cookies, the Leeds Street Bakery also offers an amazing range of artisan breads and scones made with locally produced ingredients. They also have a great cafe where you can sit down and savour their freshly baked goods while taking a break from sightseeing.
Sightseeing
Beautiful and informative, Zealandia is a working sanctuary for native endangered wildlife. Close by and there is a shuttle from the Cable Car in the Botanic gardens.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadBeautiful and informative, Zealandia is a working sanctuary for native endangered wildlife. Close by and there is a shuttle from the Cable Car in the Botanic gardens.
You get a beautiful walk with a view of the city, cafés, markets on the weekends.
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Oriental Parade
Oriental ParadeYou get a beautiful walk with a view of the city, cafés, markets on the weekends.
See behind the scenes in the amazing workshops of Avatar, Lord of the rings, Tin-Tin, King Kong, Chappie, District 19 and more. Shop, free intro video and you can book for a tour.
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Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown RdSee behind the scenes in the amazing workshops of Avatar, Lord of the rings, Tin-Tin, King Kong, Chappie, District 19 and more. Shop, free intro video and you can book for a tour.
A piece of New Zealand History, the Beehive used to house parliament and is a unique architectural design. Parliament tours are run daily, but it is a good idea to book beforehand.
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Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetA piece of New Zealand History, the Beehive used to house parliament and is a unique architectural design. Parliament tours are run daily, but it is a good idea to book beforehand.
The center of NZ's decision-making, lovely area, parks and sculptures next to the CBD
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New Zealand Parliament Buildings
1 Museum StThe center of NZ's decision-making, lovely area, parks and sculptures next to the CBD
Little bit of history, amazing views of Wellington and its breathtaking surrounding landscape.
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Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeLittle bit of history, amazing views of Wellington and its breathtaking surrounding landscape.
Panoramic views, great walking tracks close to the city.
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Mount Victoria
Panoramic views, great walking tracks close to the city.
Essentials
Usually open until about 9pm, good place to stock up your supplies.
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New World Thorndon
150 Molesworth StUsually open until about 9pm, good place to stock up your supplies.
Creswick Foodmarket
59 Northland RdMilk, bread, wine and all other absolutely essentials! Only about 700m from us.
Arts & Culture
Amazing and Informative, has something for everybody.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Amazing and Informative, has something for everybody.
A place where you can sit and work, free wi-fi and amazing work spaces, apple computers are available, inexpensive 2d and 3d printing! There is a good café inside and very friendly staff.
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Biblioteca Nacional
65 Victoria StreetA place where you can sit and work, free wi-fi and amazing work spaces, apple computers are available, inexpensive 2d and 3d printing! There is a good café inside and very friendly staff.
Always well curated and out of the square, a must see.
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City Gallery Wellington
Always well curated and out of the square, a must see.
Always something new each week from artists of various persuasions, from game-makers to ceramicists.
Thistle Hall Community Venue
293 Cuba StAlways something new each week from artists of various persuasions, from game-makers to ceramicists.
Adam Art Gallery
Gate 3 Kelburn ParadeAlways interesting, well worth a visit.
Recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 500 Places to See on the Planet, New Zealand's national museum is a must-see destination for visitors to Wellington. Suitable for all ages, weather conditions and budgets (it's free).
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Te Papa Tongarewa
Recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 500 Places to See on the Planet, New Zealand's national museum is a must-see destination for visitors to Wellington. Suitable for all ages, weather conditions and budgets (it's free).
Drinks & Nightlife
The social hub of Wellington, groovy shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, and night life.
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Rua Cuba
151 Cuba StThe social hub of Wellington, groovy shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, and night life.
Great place for live music and to meet friends for a drink, fantastic atmosphere and friendly, prompt service.
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Havana Bar
34 Wigan StGreat place for live music and to meet friends for a drink, fantastic atmosphere and friendly, prompt service.
A great bar for craft beer, live music and amazing pizzas.
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The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StA great bar for craft beer, live music and amazing pizzas.