Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Great fine dining experience in intimate dining room. Superlative waiting staff.
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Ortega
16 Majoribanks StGreat fine dining experience in intimate dining room. Superlative waiting staff.
Cicio Cacio Osteria
167 Riddiford StBest authentic Italian cuisine in Wellington
Peoples Constable Street
12 Constable StHavana Bar
34 Wigan StViva Mexico
161 Riddiford StreetBest Mexican in Wellington. And frozen margaritas!
The Library
53 Courtenay PlThis is a bar - upstairs very cool
Intriguing menu. Funky decor. Great location for an evening on the town
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Shepherd
5 Eva StIntriguing menu. Funky decor. Great location for an evening on the town
WBC
107 Victoria StIntimate dining room. Great fresh Kiwi cuisine with a twist.
Baobab Cafe
152 Riddiford StGreat outdoor dining area - on a good weather day!
Best view of Cook Strait - see the ferries cruise by and enjoy one of the best breakfast and lunch menus in the city.
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The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The EsplanadeBest view of Cook Strait - see the ferries cruise by and enjoy one of the best breakfast and lunch menus in the city.
Cin Cin
156 Cuba StBustling inner city Italian joint. Say hi to our friend John the owner. Must order: calamari
Drinks & Nightlife
Laundry
240 Cuba St Funky little bar, DJs most nights
Definitely the coolest bar in Wellington for lovers of top shelf.
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Hawthorn Lounge
82 Tory StDefinitely the coolest bar in Wellington for lovers of top shelf.
Golding's Free Dive
Big range of crafts beers on tap
Great view of Courtenay Place, better to go early - and not on a windy night!
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Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StGreat view of Courtenay Place, better to go early - and not on a windy night!
Bebemos
88 Riddiford StGroovy local bar. Good eats.
Shopping
Stacks Furniture Store
59 Adelaide RdFunky quirky homewares and furniture
Entertainment & Activities
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdRestored art deco cinema in the 'burbs.
Grand dame of cinema - beautifully restored big cinema, large screen, massive sound. Go to venue for any epic film.
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Embassy Theatre
Grand dame of cinema - beautifully restored big cinema, large screen, massive sound. Go to venue for any epic film.
Sightseeing
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadBest view of ALL the city. Must-do.
Choose a Wellington on good day and walk the harbour's edge. Coffee and ice-creams at regular intervals.
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Wellington Waterfront
Choose a Wellington on good day and walk the harbour's edge. Coffee and ice-creams at regular intervals.
Iconic Wellington street. Has all that cool factor that the city is best known for - coffee, quirky boutiques, thrift stores, galleries, tattoo parlours, and more.
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba StIconic Wellington street. Has all that cool factor that the city is best known for - coffee, quirky boutiques, thrift stores, galleries, tattoo parlours, and more.
Great people spotting beach on a summer's day - when we get one!
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Oriental Bay
Great people spotting beach on a summer's day - when we get one!
Massey Memorial
Short walk to hilltop memorial. Hidden secret.
Parks & Nature
Great running, walking, biking trails. All along the ridge line from Oriental Bay to the south coast. Spectacular views of the city, inner suburbs, the harbour, and Cook Strait. Just a few hundred metres from our place.
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Southern Walkway
Great running, walking, biking trails. All along the ridge line from Oriental Bay to the south coast. Spectacular views of the city, inner suburbs, the harbour, and Cook Strait. Just a few hundred metres from our place.
Lyall Bay
Surfing. Dog walking. Plane spotting.
Mountain biking madness. Variety of runs for all capabilities.
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Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
122 S Karori RdMountain biking madness. Variety of runs for all capabilities.
Arts & Culture
National museum. Kiwi art, history and culture.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
National museum. Kiwi art, history and culture.
City Gallery Wellington
City's main civic gallery.