Guidebook for Wellington
Essentials
Countdown Crofton Downs
124 Churchill DrNew World Thorndon
150 Molesworth StUnichem Pharmacy
58 Miramar AvePharmacy
Arts & Culture
Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Store
55 Cable StWellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayThe Weta Cave
1 Weka StWorth doing the tour, book online as they get very busy.
The Great War Exhibition
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayParks & Nature
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadVery good cafe called Picnic at a the rose garden. Also the Cable Car goes up there from the city.
203 locals recommend
Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StVery good cafe called Picnic at a the rose garden. Also the Cable Car goes up there from the city.
Great views of the city with very good walking trails. Ask me and I can tell you the way up to it from our house.
23 locals recommend
Town Belt
Great views of the city with very good walking trails. Ask me and I can tell you the way up to it from our house.
Very good walking with stunning views of the city and sea. You can see the South Island on a clear day. Highest point in Wellington so does need a reasonable level of fitness.
43 locals recommend
Mount Kaukau
Very good walking with stunning views of the city and sea. You can see the South Island on a clear day. Highest point in Wellington so does need a reasonable level of fitness.
Very good walk on a nice day, requires a good level of fitness especially if it is windy. You will need to drive to the seaside suburb of Eastbourne.
17 locals recommend
Pencarrow Lighthouse
Very good walk on a nice day, requires a good level of fitness especially if it is windy. You will need to drive to the seaside suburb of Eastbourne.
You should see seals, allow half a day and take lunch! South Coast weather can be wild and windy so dress to the conditions!
48 locals recommend
Red Rocks - Pariwhero
You should see seals, allow half a day and take lunch! South Coast weather can be wild and windy so dress to the conditions!
Matiu / Somes Island
Well worth a visit if you have time. ferry from the city.
Remutaka Rail Trail
Great bike ride!
Sightseeing
Bucket Fountain
Iconic bucket fountain! Cuba Street is a good local hang-out.
Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetHome of the New Zealand Government. It's worth doing the public tour.
Mount Victoria
Great views of the city, you can drive or walk to the top.
Getting Around
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetCentral train station.
Wellington International Airport
Stewart Duff DriveEntertainment & Activities
Fabulous Art Deco cinema, located in Miramar the centre of Wellingtons film industry.
84 locals recommend
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdFabulous Art Deco cinema, located in Miramar the centre of Wellingtons film industry.
Penthouse Cinema & Cafe
205 Ohiro RdVery good movie cinema and cafe/restaurant.
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StEmbassy Theatre
Home of the premiere of the Lord of the Rings.