Guidebook for Wellington

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Guidebook for Wellington

Food Scene

they roast their own coffee beans and the owners Naomi and Zac are awesome. They know all their regulars by name and what their favourite drink is. The Hurricane Burritos are yum as are Naomi's salads.
14 locals recommend
Caribe Coffee - Caribbean Coffee Roasters Limited
54 Cleveland St
14 locals recommend
they roast their own coffee beans and the owners Naomi and Zac are awesome. They know all their regulars by name and what their favourite drink is. The Hurricane Burritos are yum as are Naomi's salads.

Sightseeing

Its a twenty minute walk up the hill ( or drive if you're out of energy). Offers spectacular views of Wellington. Surrounded by plenty of walking and mount bike tracks
47 locals recommend
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay Parade
47 locals recommend
Its a twenty minute walk up the hill ( or drive if you're out of energy). Offers spectacular views of Wellington. Surrounded by plenty of walking and mount bike tracks

Parks & Nature

Its on your doorstep. It is on the boundary of a nature reserve and native birds are flourishing. The tracks are sheltered and peaceful but so close to the city. Locals walk, run and bike the tracks
11 locals recommend
Polhill Reserve
Polhill Reserve loop
11 locals recommend
Its on your doorstep. It is on the boundary of a nature reserve and native birds are flourishing. The tracks are sheltered and peaceful but so close to the city. Locals walk, run and bike the tracks
Its a little corner of the natural world right in the city. Learn about how we are trying to protect threatened local species including kiwis and tuatara
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road
255 locals recommend
Its a little corner of the natural world right in the city. Learn about how we are trying to protect threatened local species including kiwis and tuatara

Arts & Culture

It is an awesome space for all ages. Its free too. Highlights the best of New Zealand history and culture. Not your average museum. Highly interactive spaces.
222 locals recommend
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
222 locals recommend
It is an awesome space for all ages. Its free too. Highlights the best of New Zealand history and culture. Not your average museum. Highly interactive spaces.
just across for Lambton Quay. Showcases the history of Wellington
10 locals recommend
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
10 locals recommend
just across for Lambton Quay. Showcases the history of Wellington

Shopping

a vibrant, diverse street know for its eclectic mix of shops (not your chainstore shopping mall). There are abundant eating places ranging from take aways to top end restaurants. Don't miss the iconic bucket fountain. Its a great place for people watching
170 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba St
170 locals recommend
a vibrant, diverse street know for its eclectic mix of shops (not your chainstore shopping mall). There are abundant eating places ranging from take aways to top end restaurants. Don't miss the iconic bucket fountain. Its a great place for people watching
Its also known as the Golden Mile. Its is the business district of the city and lined with shops including major brand and chain stores. Lots of coffee shops. Don't go to Starbucks - try a local cafe like Mojo or Arabica for the best coffee. Its a short stroll to the waterfront for a stroll along the harbour
53 locals recommend
Lambton Quay
Lambton Quay
53 locals recommend
Its also known as the Golden Mile. Its is the business district of the city and lined with shops including major brand and chain stores. Lots of coffee shops. Don't go to Starbucks - try a local cafe like Mojo or Arabica for the best coffee. Its a short stroll to the waterfront for a stroll along the harbour
It is a foodies dream place. Showcases all the boutique producers and best produce.
102 locals recommend
Moore Wilson's
College Street
102 locals recommend
It is a foodies dream place. Showcases all the boutique producers and best produce.

Essentials

Supermarket and pharmacy. Has everything you might need
45 locals recommend
Countdown Newtown
3 John St
45 locals recommend
Supermarket and pharmacy. Has everything you might need

Getting Around

Bus from Brooklyn goes to the railway station . Intercity buses arrive and depart from here too.
58 locals recommend
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny Street
58 locals recommend
Bus from Brooklyn goes to the railway station . Intercity buses arrive and depart from here too.
Key transport to the South Island.
42 locals recommend
Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea Quay
42 locals recommend
Key transport to the South Island.
opposite the railway station. Ferries to the South Island
33 locals recommend
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
50 Waterloo Quay
33 locals recommend
opposite the railway station. Ferries to the South Island
Generally use Snapper cards but drivers will take cash. Make sure you have gold coins
7 locals recommend
Brooklyn
7 locals recommend
Generally use Snapper cards but drivers will take cash. Make sure you have gold coins