Guidebook for Wellington
Sightseeing
In the Weta Cave, you will gain an exclusive insight into the creativity and imagination that goes into crafting the art of Weta. Check out the behind-the-scenes video and mini-museum.
174 locals recommend
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StIn the Weta Cave, you will gain an exclusive insight into the creativity and imagination that goes into crafting the art of Weta. Check out the behind-the-scenes video and mini-museum.
The Massey Memorial at Point Halswell, Wgtn, commemorates William Ferguson Massey, prime minister of NZ from 1912 until his death in 1925.Made fromTākaka marble and Coromandel granite.
21 locals recommend
Massey Memorial
The Massey Memorial at Point Halswell, Wgtn, commemorates William Ferguson Massey, prime minister of NZ from 1912 until his death in 1925.Made fromTākaka marble and Coromandel granite.
The former Air Force Base at Shelly Bay was once a Te Ati Awa village called Maru-Kai-Kuru. The village was situated at the north end of Shelly Bay and was connected to other settlements.
Shelly Bay Road
Shelly Bay RoadThe former Air Force Base at Shelly Bay was once a Te Ati Awa village called Maru-Kai-Kuru. The village was situated at the north end of Shelly Bay and was connected to other settlements.
The Wahine disaster occurred on 10 April 1968. The Wahine Memorial Park marks an area near where the survivors reached the shore at Seatoun, has a memorial plaque, ship's anchor & chain and replicas.
8 locals recommend
Wahine Memorial Park
The Wahine disaster occurred on 10 April 1968. The Wahine Memorial Park marks an area near where the survivors reached the shore at Seatoun, has a memorial plaque, ship's anchor & chain and replicas.
The bay is a great place to spot little blue penguins, dolphins, orcas, fur seals and take in the shipping and ferry traffic coming in the entrance to Wellington's harbour.
Karaka Bays
The bay is a great place to spot little blue penguins, dolphins, orcas, fur seals and take in the shipping and ferry traffic coming in the entrance to Wellington's harbour.
Food Scene
Cafe Polo in Miramar has a reputation for exceptional food and professional bistro style service bringing you the best local produce based on the principles of ‘Slow Food’.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Polo
84 Rotherham TerraceCafe Polo in Miramar has a reputation for exceptional food and professional bistro style service bringing you the best local produce based on the principles of ‘Slow Food’.
The vision of The Larder is to service the community with fine, honest food in a relaxed neighbourhood surrounding.
62 locals recommend
The Larder
133 Darlington RdThe vision of The Larder is to service the community with fine, honest food in a relaxed neighbourhood surrounding.
Hailing from Mexico, California and New Zealand, the team behind La Boca Loca is committed to bringing the best Mexican food to the people of Wellington.
36 locals recommend
La Boca Loca
23 Kent TerraceHailing from Mexico, California and New Zealand, the team behind La Boca Loca is committed to bringing the best Mexican food to the people of Wellington.
Formerly an Air Force Base, enjoy barbequed fish from the Chocolate Fish Café, a picnic under the seaside trees, view contemporary art or Massey Memorial from one of the many bush trails.
62 locals recommend
Chocolate Fish Cafe
100 Shelly Bay RdFormerly an Air Force Base, enjoy barbequed fish from the Chocolate Fish Café, a picnic under the seaside trees, view contemporary art or Massey Memorial from one of the many bush trails.
Arts & Culture
Rediscovering magic of cinema. The Roxy has brought back the romance & magic of cinema, houses two luxurious state-of-the-art cinemas, licensed 'Coco' restaurant, café, lobby and free wifi.
84 locals recommend
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdRediscovering magic of cinema. The Roxy has brought back the romance & magic of cinema, houses two luxurious state-of-the-art cinemas, licensed 'Coco' restaurant, café, lobby and free wifi.
Everything Else
This popular sandy inner-harbour bathing beach has a large grassed area and is sheltered from the northerly wind. It is a great place to soak up the sun and watch ships entering & leaving the harbour.
24 locals recommend
Scorching Bay - Massey Road station
This popular sandy inner-harbour bathing beach has a large grassed area and is sheltered from the northerly wind. It is a great place to soak up the sun and watch ships entering & leaving the harbour.
Wellington Airport is the gateway to the coolest little capital in the world.
55 locals recommend
Wellington International Airport
Stewart Duff DriveWellington Airport is the gateway to the coolest little capital in the world.
Maupuia cliff top Walkway is well covered with bush and natives, a walk not to be missed. This is a completely dog-friendly walk, a little under a kilometre long with an extension for a longer walk.
Maupuia Park
Maupuia cliff top Walkway is well covered with bush and natives, a walk not to be missed. This is a completely dog-friendly walk, a little under a kilometre long with an extension for a longer walk.