Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Village Green
14 Ganges RdGreat coffee and good value for money
Fabulous 5 star bistro and wine bar, a 10 minute walk away.
8 locals recommend
Cashmere Lounge Restaurant & Bar
4 Cashmere AveFabulous 5 star bistro and wine bar, a 10 minute walk away.
My favourite cafe in Wellington, because it is next to Lyall Bay Beach, offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy watching the surfers and the planes land.
15 locals recommend
Spruce Goose Cafe
302 Airport RdMy favourite cafe in Wellington, because it is next to Lyall Bay Beach, offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy watching the surfers and the planes land.
Parks & Nature
It's only a short walk away and once at the top you get to see Wellington in all its beauty.
43 locals recommend
Mount Kaukau
It's only a short walk away and once at the top you get to see Wellington in all its beauty.
Essentials
New World Khandallah
26 Ganges RdGetting Around
Box Hill Station
Train to Wellington station or to Johnsonville
Facing away from our house, left hand side of the road to catch the bus into Wellington. Check out https://www.metlink.org.nz/
Waru Street at Calcutta Street (near 7)
Facing away from our house, left hand side of the road to catch the bus into Wellington. Check out https://www.metlink.org.nz/
Arts & Culture
St James Theatre
77 Courtenay PlRenowned artists Juliet Best and Jane Blackmore have a stunning gallery and well worth the lovely drive to Shelly Bay.
Shelly Bay Gallery
100 Shelly Bay RdRenowned artists Juliet Best and Jane Blackmore have a stunning gallery and well worth the lovely drive to Shelly Bay.
Sightseeing
A lovely ride in the cable car and great views over Wellington from the top.
142 locals recommend
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayA lovely ride in the cable car and great views over Wellington from the top.
Shopping
Jackson Street in Petone has a large variety of interesting shopping and cafes.
24 locals recommend
Petone
Jackson Street in Petone has a large variety of interesting shopping and cafes.