Guidebook for Wellington Central
Food Scene
Pandoro Panetteria
89 Willis StGreat coffee, bread and snacks!
Cafe/bar/restaurant/crafts beer take away.
Your pick from the seller of crafts beer or from tap.
Amazing burger with fries!
10 locals recommend
Crafters
211 Victoria StCafe/bar/restaurant/crafts beer take away.
Your pick from the seller of crafts beer or from tap.
Amazing burger with fries!
If you don't wanna make your own coffee. Buy a take away here for on the road or walk down to Pandora for a sit down coffee.
Superfino Coffee
60 Willis StIf you don't wanna make your own coffee. Buy a take away here for on the road or walk down to Pandora for a sit down coffee.
Roastery and cafe!
Probably one of the best coffee's you will have around Wellington.
12 locals recommend
Raglan Roast Coffee
40 Abel Smith StRoastery and cafe!
Probably one of the best coffee's you will have around Wellington.
Retrogrove
275 Cuba StTogether with Raglan, one of the best coffee places.
Just take away!
Coffee Supreme
35 Hopper StRoastery and a few place to sit (small courtyard).
Fantastic coffee beans!
Lumber jack style restaurant and great burgers and drinks!
Rooftop for a nice summer day with a beer.
18 locals recommend
The Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis StLumber jack style restaurant and great burgers and drinks!
Rooftop for a nice summer day with a beer.
Breakfast/lunch cafe
Tasters of different coffee beans
Several style coffee's (espresso, drip of filter)
18 locals recommend
The Hangar
119 Dixon StBreakfast/lunch cafe
Tasters of different coffee beans
Several style coffee's (espresso, drip of filter)
Great for breakfast or lunch.
$4 unlimited filter coffee or just a normal cup of coffee.
6 locals recommend
Neo Cafe & Eatery
132 Willis StGreat for breakfast or lunch.
$4 unlimited filter coffee or just a normal cup of coffee.
The Grand Steakhouse
69 Courtenay PlaceThursday nights $17 500gr steak!
Drinks & Nightlife
Romantic date night? Or just fancy a nice whisky with a card game? This is the place to be!
Any cocktail you ever dreamed of, they know it and can make the absolute best! Originals or with a twist.
53 locals recommend
Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StRomantic date night? Or just fancy a nice whisky with a card game? This is the place to be!
Any cocktail you ever dreamed of, they know it and can make the absolute best! Originals or with a twist.
Cuckoo Cocktail Emporium
57 Customhouse QuayA local chill out lounge for a simple drink and a game of pool!
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StRooftop bar for the sunny and in need of a nice cold beer!
Local crafts beer Brewery "Garage Project"
There own beer bar is a block away!
8 locals recommend
Aro Valley
Local crafts beer Brewery "Garage Project"
There own beer bar is a block away!
Bar and brewery of the local beer of Tuatara, great for trying new beers or just having a snack and a beer.
28 locals recommend
Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StBar and brewery of the local beer of Tuatara, great for trying new beers or just having a snack and a beer.
Would like to go to a social Salsa / Latin dancing night.
Tuesday nights, free entree. Start from 9 till 12 or 12.30
[Public.] Bar and Eatery
52 Courtenay PlaceWould like to go to a social Salsa / Latin dancing night.
Tuesday nights, free entree. Start from 9 till 12 or 12.30
Arts & Culture
It has it all! History, art, and even some nature outside. You can spend a whole day here! Open till 8PM most day's.
222 locals recommend
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
It has it all! History, art, and even some nature outside. You can spend a whole day here! Open till 8PM most day's.
Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetThe parliament with a shape of a big Beehive! Free tours.
Ever seen the lord of the rings or the hobbit, or even other creators like the BFG. It's all made here in Wellington! Go see the Weta cave for free or do a couple hours of a workshop tour (from $25).
http://wetaworkshop.com/visit-us/workshop-tours/
174 locals recommend
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StEver seen the lord of the rings or the hobbit, or even other creators like the BFG. It's all made here in Wellington! Go see the Weta cave for free or do a couple hours of a workshop tour (from $25).
http://wetaworkshop.com/visit-us/workshop-tours/
Parks & Nature
One of the few original bush and nature spots! A farmer decided a 100 years ago to keep it untouched and donate for people to see land that hasn't been touched.
Fantastic day hikes (easy till advanced), romantic walks and even a free BBQ.
52 locals recommend
Otari-Wilton's Bush
150 Wilton RdOne of the few original bush and nature spots! A farmer decided a 100 years ago to keep it untouched and donate for people to see land that hasn't been touched.
Fantastic day hikes (easy till advanced), romantic walks and even a free BBQ.
Beach, nature, Fantastic day hikes.
Views of the South Island on a clear day!
48 locals recommend
Red Rocks Walkway
Beach, nature, Fantastic day hikes.
Views of the South Island on a clear day!
Town Belt
Steep park for great views and day hikes.
This is the start of hiking trail towards the gun emplacements.
Amazing views of the south island or even on a stormy day, a great storm hike is a great experience.
Or if you want to do a very easy short walk, drive to the Wind turbines instead. 10min walk from there.
23 locals recommend
Makara Beach
This is the start of hiking trail towards the gun emplacements.
Amazing views of the south island or even on a stormy day, a great storm hike is a great experience.
Or if you want to do a very easy short walk, drive to the Wind turbines instead. 10min walk from there.
Interest in sustainable energy, amazing views, short walks, the history of wellington!
For just an afternoon or a day or even for overnight (camp or hire one of the 2 huts). Take the ferry from the waterfront!
Highly recommended!
41 locals recommend
Matiu / Somes Island
Interest in sustainable energy, amazing views, short walks, the history of wellington!
For just an afternoon or a day or even for overnight (camp or hire one of the 2 huts). Take the ferry from the waterfront!
Highly recommended!
$19 admission (with a 2day access to the park).
Here you will find animals that will be hard to find in the wild, this hugh sanctuary they can live free from all new introduced animals, like cats/dogs/rats/possums and many more).
The building at the entrance is free to see! Which here the whole story is told about NZ extinct and living animals!
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road$19 admission (with a 2day access to the park).
Here you will find animals that will be hard to find in the wild, this hugh sanctuary they can live free from all new introduced animals, like cats/dogs/rats/possums and many more).
The building at the entrance is free to see! Which here the whole story is told about NZ extinct and living animals!
Sightseeing
This is only part of the waterfront. It's keep on going, but the restaurants are located near here.
Amazing views, theater, restaurants, bars, you name it!
42 locals recommend
Wellington Waterfront
This is only part of the waterfront. It's keep on going, but the restaurants are located near here.
Amazing views, theater, restaurants, bars, you name it!
Amazing walk and well worth the hike (or drive). 360 view of city and on a clear day also South Island.
47 locals recommend
Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeAmazing walk and well worth the hike (or drive). 360 view of city and on a clear day also South Island.
Take the cable car up the hill and back or walk back through the forest.
At night or through the day! You will not regret it!
142 locals recommend
Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayTake the cable car up the hill and back or walk back through the forest.
At night or through the day! You will not regret it!
Another great 360 views around Wellington! Drive, bus, uber or walk there.
178 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadAnother great 360 views around Wellington! Drive, bus, uber or walk there.
Oriental Bay
City beach to relax and have a sunny walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Mini Golf within art works! The craziest things you will see here, created of scraps of steel and machinery.
22 locals recommend
Carlucci Land
281 Happy Valley RdMini Golf within art works! The craziest things you will see here, created of scraps of steel and machinery.
Wanna see a real rugby or sports game! Have a look if anyone is playing when your here!
56 locals recommend
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayWanna see a real rugby or sports game! Have a look if anyone is playing when your here!
Shopping
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayFor the upper class shopping people.
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StStores for shopping and cafe's.