Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
One of Wellington's favourite restaurants and eateries. Great wine, with a cosy, romantic atmosphere. The menu is seasonal and offers great cocktails too. We love the crew at Egmont Street!
21 locals recommend
Egmont Street Eatery
11 Egmont StOne of Wellington's favourite restaurants and eateries. Great wine, with a cosy, romantic atmosphere. The menu is seasonal and offers great cocktails too. We love the crew at Egmont Street!
Hands down, the best American diner-style burger joint in Wellington. Our favourites are the smoked meat sandwich, double cheeseburger, pickled fries or the peanut butter milkshake. This place is popular so come before 6 pm, or be prepared to wait for a table.
19 locals recommend
Five Boroughs
245 Cuba StHands down, the best American diner-style burger joint in Wellington. Our favourites are the smoked meat sandwich, double cheeseburger, pickled fries or the peanut butter milkshake. This place is popular so come before 6 pm, or be prepared to wait for a table.
Drinks & Nightlife
We love LBQ for two reasons; it is located so close on the ground floor of the OneStay building, and there is over one hundred beers on offer!
30 locals recommend
Little Beer Quarter
6 Edward StWe love LBQ for two reasons; it is located so close on the ground floor of the OneStay building, and there is over one hundred beers on offer!
Arts & Culture
In our books, the best museum exhibition is Te Papa's Gallipoli exhibition. Free entry until 2019, you can witness giant 2 x life-size people from WWII and experience special effects created by Weta Workshop (the same guys who brought you Lord of the Rings).
51 locals recommend
Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Store
55 Cable StIn our books, the best museum exhibition is Te Papa's Gallipoli exhibition. Free entry until 2019, you can witness giant 2 x life-size people from WWII and experience special effects created by Weta Workshop (the same guys who brought you Lord of the Rings).
Parks & Nature
Climb 30-40 minutes to get the best view of Wellington City and the harbour. Known to locals as "Mount Vic", it also has many popular trails for mountain bikers and runners.
178 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadClimb 30-40 minutes to get the best view of Wellington City and the harbour. Known to locals as "Mount Vic", it also has many popular trails for mountain bikers and runners.
Sightseeing
Take a ride up Wellington's iconic cable car for a great view over the city and harbour, plus it is a sheltered ride from the wind! The last stop is the Wellington Botanic Gardens, a great place to take a walk back down to the city if you enjoy nature.
26 locals recommend
Cable Car Lane
Take a ride up Wellington's iconic cable car for a great view over the city and harbour, plus it is a sheltered ride from the wind! The last stop is the Wellington Botanic Gardens, a great place to take a walk back down to the city if you enjoy nature.
Shopping
If you want to browse Wellington's more eclectic clothing, nick nacks and op shops then Cuba Street has it all. Head to Lambton Quay if you are looking for high-end labels or prefer department stores.
In New Zealand, shops open 9 am and opening hours are limited on the weekend.
170 locals recommend
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StIf you want to browse Wellington's more eclectic clothing, nick nacks and op shops then Cuba Street has it all. Head to Lambton Quay if you are looking for high-end labels or prefer department stores.
In New Zealand, shops open 9 am and opening hours are limited on the weekend.
If you want to browse Wellington's high street then head to Lambton Quay. Here, you will find David Jones department store, Mi Piaci shoes, and a ton of clothing labels including Trelise Cooper. Head to Cuba Street if you are on a budget and prefer op shops.
In New Zealand, shops open 9 am and opening hours are limited on the weekend.
53 locals recommend
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayIf you want to browse Wellington's high street then head to Lambton Quay. Here, you will find David Jones department store, Mi Piaci shoes, and a ton of clothing labels including Trelise Cooper. Head to Cuba Street if you are on a budget and prefer op shops.
In New Zealand, shops open 9 am and opening hours are limited on the weekend.