Guidebook for Wellington
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Commonsense Johnsonville
96 Johnsonville RdFabulous organic shop
New World Newlands
Bracken RoadSupermarket.
Khandallah Park
Woodmancote RoadOutdoor pool in the summer time.
Shopping
Countdown - Johnsonville
71 Johnsonville RdSupermarket
Old Bank Shopping Arcade
233-237 Lambton QuayLovely upmarket shops and beautiful building.
KILT Clothing
100 Victoria StNZ made.
World
102 Victoria StNZ made.
Icebreaker Nature Clothing
7211 Dixon StNZ designed outdoor wear.
Frutti
180 Cuba StNZ Made, womens.
Barkers Mens Clothing Wellington
NZ designed menswear.
Mandatory Menswear Ltd
21 Ghuznee StLocally designed menswear.
Thrifty
197 Wakefield StOp Shop.
Salvation Army Store
125 Johnsonville RdSecond hand shop.
St Vincent de Paul Op Shop, Khandallah
18 Ganges RoadSecond hand shop.
The Vault - New Zealand Art and Design
2 Plimmer StpsCool range of NZ items from jewellery to art.
A vibrant market showcasing Wellington's emerging designers, makers, bakers and crafters. Usually on in the weekends.
12 locals recommend
Wellington Underground Market
102 Oriental ParadeA vibrant market showcasing Wellington's emerging designers, makers, bakers and crafters. Usually on in the weekends.
Food Scene
The Pickle Jar
5 Parkvale RdGood pub. $15 steak meals Wednesday,
1841 Bar and Restaurant
1 Disraeli StGood friendly local pub.
Cafe Thyme
238 Middleton RdCute cafe.
Dunshea’s Deli
7 Burma RdGreat pies and slices and a short walk from the house.
This is a lovely waterfront spot to grab a wine and a bit to eat.
13 locals recommend
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
33 Queens WharfThis is a lovely waterfront spot to grab a wine and a bit to eat.
Amazing cheap Malaysian Food, only seating for 20 so you need to get in quick or get takeaways.
7 locals recommend
KK Malaysian Restaurant
54 Ghuznee StAmazing cheap Malaysian Food, only seating for 20 so you need to get in quick or get takeaways.
Boulcott Street Bistro Restaurant
99 Boulcott StLove this place for a fancy meal.
My favourite "Fish and Chip" shop in Wellington and yes I do travel from Jville to get them:)
Fish Fins
170 Riddiford StMy favourite "Fish and Chip" shop in Wellington and yes I do travel from Jville to get them:)
Spruce Goose
30 Cochrane StGood views of the sea but can get really busy
Iconic in Wellington but get there early before the crowds food is yum.
129 locals recommend
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeIconic in Wellington but get there early before the crowds food is yum.
Chocolate Fish Cafe
100 Shelly Bay RdAnother iconic cafe on the south coast.
Monsoon Poon
12 Blair StA good selection of Asian foods.
Capital Market
151 Willis StHeaps of food stalls to choose from and free Wifi.
Wellington Chocolate Factory Tours are on Saturdays. If you are interesting in hearing how they made the business a success, check it out.
23 locals recommend
Wellington Chocolate Factory
5 Eva StWellington Chocolate Factory Tours are on Saturdays. If you are interesting in hearing how they made the business a success, check it out.
Entertainment & Activities
Keith Spry Pool
6 Wanaka StSwimming pool and spa.
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceLovely Cinema and parts are old worldy.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of Wellington's older pubs and its close to the Railway Station.
15 locals recommend
Thistle Inn
3 Mulgrave StThis is one of Wellington's older pubs and its close to the Railway Station.
Great breakfast "Eggs on toast for $4". You can get a pub meal and drink later in the day and coffees are $2 from 2-4pm.
The Occidental Restaurant & Bar
Great breakfast "Eggs on toast for $4". You can get a pub meal and drink later in the day and coffees are $2 from 2-4pm.
Well known Wellington Pub and it has NZ politician figures around the walls. Also sometimes they have live tv filming fof the Backbencher show.
8 locals recommend
Backbencher Pub & Cafe
34 Molesworth StreetWell known Wellington Pub and it has NZ politician figures around the walls. Also sometimes they have live tv filming fof the Backbencher show.
Arts & Culture
I love the BATS Theatre, its quirky and has short interesting plays usually for under $20.
79 locals recommend
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceI love the BATS Theatre, its quirky and has short interesting plays usually for under $20.
Fab exhibitions and good to learn about NZ. The Gallipoli Exhibition is running until April 2017.
222 locals recommend
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Fab exhibitions and good to learn about NZ. The Gallipoli Exhibition is running until April 2017.
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayReally interesting museum.
If you are interested in "Katherine Mansfield" the writer then this is where you will learn about her life.
10 locals recommend
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
25 Tinakori RdIf you are interested in "Katherine Mansfield" the writer then this is where you will learn about her life.
City Gallery Wellington
Exhibitions are changing.
Portraits of famous New Zealanders. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.
6 locals recommend
New Zealand Portrait Gallery
60 Lady Elizabeth LanePortraits of famous New Zealanders. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm.
Pataka Art + Museum
17 Parumoana StInteresting exhibitions and has a cafe.
This exhibition is supposed to be amazing, created by SirPeter Jackson.
14 locals recommend
The Great War Exhibition
This exhibition is supposed to be amazing, created by SirPeter Jackson.
Getting Around
You can buy your ten trip tickets from the station catch trains on the Johnsonville train line.
58 locals recommend
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetYou can buy your ten trip tickets from the station catch trains on the Johnsonville train line.
Apex Car Rentals Wellington City
186 Victoria StYou could try Apex Car rentals if you need a car.
If you fancy a trip to "Sommes Island" a nature reserve or want to check out Eastbourne you can catch the East by West Ferry at the Waterfront opposite Portfino's Restaurant.
21 locals recommend
East by West Ferries
Queens WharfIf you fancy a trip to "Sommes Island" a nature reserve or want to check out Eastbourne you can catch the East by West Ferry at the Waterfront opposite Portfino's Restaurant.