Guidebook for Wellington
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky little bar with great drinks and atmosphere. They sometimes have live bands playing.
81 locals recommend
Havana Bar
34 Wigan StFunky little bar with great drinks and atmosphere. They sometimes have live bands playing.
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StGreat view of Courtney Place. Rooftop bar
Great for a social drink or two. Not too noisey or crowded. They have a great garden bar out the back with heated seats
15 locals recommend
Ancestral
33 Courtenay PlaceGreat for a social drink or two. Not too noisey or crowded. They have a great garden bar out the back with heated seats
Fantastic little cocktail bar. Always really busy. Has a 'Great Gatsby' type of feel to it
53 locals recommend
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StFantastic little cocktail bar. Always really busy. Has a 'Great Gatsby' type of feel to it
A popular bar for a few social drinks. Also good cocktails and desserts
83 locals recommend
The Library
53 Courtenay PlA popular bar for a few social drinks. Also good cocktails and desserts
Parks & Nature
One of the best views of Wellington and the wind turbines is on our back door step. Around a 40-50minute walk to get to the viewpoint. Well signposted
43 locals recommend
Mount Kaukau
One of the best views of Wellington and the wind turbines is on our back door step. Around a 40-50minute walk to get to the viewpoint. Well signposted
Sightseeing
Another great view of wellington & the coast. This is accessible by car
178 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadAnother great view of wellington & the coast. This is accessible by car
Can't beat hanging out on the wellington waterfront on a beautiful day
42 locals recommend
Wellington Waterfront
Can't beat hanging out on the wellington waterfront on a beautiful day
One of Wellington's most iconic streets. You will find the bucket fountain here
170 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StOne of Wellington's most iconic streets. You will find the bucket fountain here
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Essentials
You will find everything you need here (food, essentials etc)
21 locals recommend
Countdown Crofton Downs
124 Churchill DrYou will find everything you need here (food, essentials etc)
Crofton Downs Pharmacy
124 Churchill DrGetting Around
Bus stop. Bus takes you directly into the CBD. Takes around 15min and is a $5 fare. It also drops you off here when coming back from the city (#43)
Cockayne Road at Quetta Street station
Bus stop. Bus takes you directly into the CBD. Takes around 15min and is a $5 fare. It also drops you off here when coming back from the city (#43)
Interislander ferry terminal - only a few minutes drive away
42 locals recommend
Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayInterislander ferry terminal - only a few minutes drive away
Food Scene
The local Cafe. Fantastic food/brunch and coffee. Always very busy on the weekends
10 locals recommend
Cafe Villa
61 Ottawa RdThe local Cafe. Fantastic food/brunch and coffee. Always very busy on the weekends
La Cloche - Kaiwharawhara
134 Hutt RdFrench bakery/cafe. AMAZING pastries and sweets
Comes & Goes
259 Jackson StGo here for brunch. The meals are almost too pretty to eat
Olive Restaurant
170-172 Cuba StGreat brunches
The best South American food I have ever had. Tapa's style (although they offer main sized meals too).
12 locals recommend
El Matador
196 Cuba StThe best South American food I have ever had. Tapa's style (although they offer main sized meals too).