Guidebook for Wellington
Sightseeing
Night time tours, Day time Tours - a perfect way to get to know NZs Flora and Fauna located in the heart of Wellington City. Also free shuttle rides to and from the city.
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadNight time tours, Day time Tours - a perfect way to get to know NZs Flora and Fauna located in the heart of Wellington City. Also free shuttle rides to and from the city.
Free, and well organised and super friendly, knowledgeable staff. Daily tours. In the heart of the city. Well presented exhibits. Well worth a visit.
38 locals recommend
Te Papa Museum station
Free, and well organised and super friendly, knowledgeable staff. Daily tours. In the heart of the city. Well presented exhibits. Well worth a visit.
Beautiful walk through the park/rose garden. Lots of native plants - note the visitors center is only open on weekdays and not on public holidays. Close to the city, cable car and planetarium.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StBeautiful walk through the park/rose garden. Lots of native plants - note the visitors center is only open on weekdays and not on public holidays. Close to the city, cable car and planetarium.
Great exhibits. The planetarium shows run regularly and are great. Also can view the planets through the planetarium telescope on Tuesday and Saturday nights (weather dependent).
23 locals recommend
Space Place at Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RdGreat exhibits. The planetarium shows run regularly and are great. Also can view the planets through the planetarium telescope on Tuesday and Saturday nights (weather dependent).
A 10 minute ride down the cable car will take you into the center of the city. Used routinely by locals this historic cable car is often referenced in iconic images of Wellington City.
142 locals recommend
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayA 10 minute ride down the cable car will take you into the center of the city. Used routinely by locals this historic cable car is often referenced in iconic images of Wellington City.
Interested in the iconic New Zealand Parliamentary building? Want to take a look inside? Free tours operate between 10 am- 4 pm daily.
49 locals recommend
Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetInterested in the iconic New Zealand Parliamentary building? Want to take a look inside? Free tours operate between 10 am- 4 pm daily.
360 degree panoramic views of Wellington City and harbor. Go at night for a view of the twinkling city. Great photo opportunities.
85 locals recommend
Mount Victoria
360 degree panoramic views of Wellington City and harbor. Go at night for a view of the twinkling city. Great photo opportunities.
Free entry, interactive exhibits, voted one of the worlds top fifty museums. Located at the heart of Wellington's waterfront and is 2 mins from Lambton Quay and the Cable Car. Open daily 10 am-5 pm.
70 locals recommend
Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayFree entry, interactive exhibits, voted one of the worlds top fifty museums. Located at the heart of Wellington's waterfront and is 2 mins from Lambton Quay and the Cable Car. Open daily 10 am-5 pm.
A movie based experience - visit the cave for free or take a one of the regular guided tour (~$20). A behind the scenes glimpse of the multi-award winning Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings etc.)
174 locals recommend
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StA movie based experience - visit the cave for free or take a one of the regular guided tour (~$20). A behind the scenes glimpse of the multi-award winning Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings etc.)
Essentials
Just down the road. Good selection of deli foods for instant meals and on-the-go, take your own lunches. Also a good range of other groceries should you want to cook.
8 locals recommend
New World Karori
236 Karori RdJust down the road. Good selection of deli foods for instant meals and on-the-go, take your own lunches. Also a good range of other groceries should you want to cook.
Food Scene
Great coffee. Really friendly. Also, if you are looking to pick up ingredients for lunch - for example some nice cheese and sliced meats or a prepared meal this is great.
9 locals recommend
Gamboni's Deli
12 Parkvale RdGreat coffee. Really friendly. Also, if you are looking to pick up ingredients for lunch - for example some nice cheese and sliced meats or a prepared meal this is great.
Multi-award winning coffee. Cupping (coffee tasting) sessions held on Wed evenings. You have a extraction choice of Syphon, Chemex, V60, Cold Drip, Swiss Gold and espresso coffee.
10 locals recommend
Memphis Belle Coffee House
38 Dixon StMulti-award winning coffee. Cupping (coffee tasting) sessions held on Wed evenings. You have a extraction choice of Syphon, Chemex, V60, Cold Drip, Swiss Gold and espresso coffee.
Everything Else
Want adventure in Wellington? This is a great park just down the road. Mud cycles just down the road hires all the gear you need (and does your morning coffee).
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park: Saint Albans Ave Entrance
Saint Albans AvenueWant adventure in Wellington? This is a great park just down the road. Mud cycles just down the road hires all the gear you need (and does your morning coffee).
Hires all the mountain biking gear you need, organised rides on Tuesday nights, and friendly knowledgeable staff.
7 locals recommend
Mud Cycles
424 Karori RdHires all the mountain biking gear you need, organised rides on Tuesday nights, and friendly knowledgeable staff.
Want further information on the city or help Planning your itinerary? See the friendly i-Site staff. The free Zealandia shuttle stops here, and Walk Wellington tours depart from here.
11 locals recommend
Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
111 Wakefield StWant further information on the city or help Planning your itinerary? See the friendly i-Site staff. The free Zealandia shuttle stops here, and Walk Wellington tours depart from here.
Just down the road from our place. Great view out over wellington city (but note, is at the top of a hill). The fortress opens from 10am-4pm on Public Holidays and can be viewed for a small fee.
Wrights Hill Reserve
Just down the road from our place. Great view out over wellington city (but note, is at the top of a hill). The fortress opens from 10am-4pm on Public Holidays and can be viewed for a small fee.
Entertainment & Activities
Has a great playground for the kids, a large park to ride your bike around or go for a walk and a cafe for coffee, cakes and ice blocks.
Karori - Allington Road station
Has a great playground for the kids, a large park to ride your bike around or go for a walk and a cafe for coffee, cakes and ice blocks.
Wonderful to visit with the kids. Regular talks with the animals throughout the day. Great interactive exhibits. Take a picnic and make a day of it.
115 locals recommend
Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell StWonderful to visit with the kids. Regular talks with the animals throughout the day. Great interactive exhibits. Take a picnic and make a day of it.
Karori Swimming Pool
22 Donald StGreat, safe pool. Small hydro slide, friendly families.