Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
The 10 best Brunches Spots in Wellington and located 5 minutes walk away. (Source theculturetrip.com)
Great coffee
26 locals recommend
The Blue Belle Cafe
142 The ParadeThe 10 best Brunches Spots in Wellington and located 5 minutes walk away. (Source theculturetrip.com)
Great coffee
Cosy, casual and good for kids.
Been there, highly recommend
4.2 out of 5. 45 reviews. Source: Google
8 locals recommend
Floyd's Café
130 The ParadeCosy, casual and good for kids.
Been there, highly recommend
4.2 out of 5. 45 reviews. Source: Google
Great food, great for kids. Amazing views looking out towards Wellington's South Coast.
4.4 out of 5. 178 reviews. Source: Googe
41 locals recommend
The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The EsplanadeGreat food, great for kids. Amazing views looking out towards Wellington's South Coast.
4.4 out of 5. 178 reviews. Source: Googe
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual hangout with a backyard offering local craft beer, wine and bar food including burgers and pizza.
4.1 out of 5. 89 reviews. Source: Google
27 locals recommend
Brew'd Island Bay
163 The ParadeCasual hangout with a backyard offering local craft beer, wine and bar food including burgers and pizza.
4.1 out of 5. 89 reviews. Source: Google
Creative burgers, craft beer and BBQ served in a bright, cheerful bar with board games and a backyard.
4.4 out of 5 stars. Source: Google
12 locals recommend
Monterey
4 Rintoul StCreative burgers, craft beer and BBQ served in a bright, cheerful bar with board games and a backyard.
4.4 out of 5 stars. Source: Google
Arts & Culture
Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Store
55 Cable StWorld renowned
Home to many precious objects that trace this region's past present and future
10 locals recommend
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Home to many precious objects that trace this region's past present and future
Entertainment & Activities
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StWorld renowned
Seeing is believing
Amazing place to learn about marine life and the local reserve. The volunteers are knowledgeable and very helpful.
Make sure you attend the octopus feeding and check out the touch tanks.
22 locals recommend
Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium
213 The EsplanadeAmazing place to learn about marine life and the local reserve. The volunteers are knowledgeable and very helpful.
Make sure you attend the octopus feeding and check out the touch tanks.
Island Bay's historic cinema with luxury seating and a fully licenced bar and eatery
54 locals recommend
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeIsland Bay's historic cinema with luxury seating and a fully licenced bar and eatery
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Wellingtons premium Aquatic Centre
ASB Sports Centre
72 Kemp StPremium indoor sports centre
Westpac Stadium
105 Waterloo QuayWellingtons Premium Outdoor Sports Venue
Discover the stories of our Southern Skies through Space Places multi media exhibition and digital full dome planetarium
23 locals recommend
Space Place at Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RdDiscover the stories of our Southern Skies through Space Places multi media exhibition and digital full dome planetarium
Carlucci Land
281 Happy Valley RdIndustrial sculpture and fantasy land and mini golf course
Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell StWorld renowned
Essentials
All your grocery needs and just a four minute walk to get there
49 locals recommend
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StAll your grocery needs and just a four minute walk to get there
The Bottle-O
134 The ParadeBottle store
Unichem Pharmacy
58 Miramar AvePharmacy
Wellington Emergency Department
69 Riddiford StJust in case
Getting Around
Wellington Airport station
So close
Parks & Nature
This is home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife
255 locals recommend
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadThis is home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife
Wellington's network of purpose built mountain bike trails offering riding. All levels
30 locals recommend
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
122 S Karori RdWellington's network of purpose built mountain bike trails offering riding. All levels
This is a coastal area of national significance with a fascinating geology and Maori history
48 locals recommend
Red Rocks - Pariwhero
This is a coastal area of national significance with a fascinating geology and Maori history
Southern Walkway
Southern WalkwayAn 11 k walk along the town belt between Oriental Bay and Island Bay