Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
they roast their own coffee beans and the owners Naomi and Zac are awesome. They know all their regulars by name and what their favourite drink is. The Hurricane Burritos are yum as are Naomi's salads.
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Caribe Coffee - Caribbean Coffee Roasters Limited
54 Cleveland Stthey roast their own coffee beans and the owners Naomi and Zac are awesome. They know all their regulars by name and what their favourite drink is. The Hurricane Burritos are yum as are Naomi's salads.
Sightseeing
Its a twenty minute walk up the hill ( or drive if you're out of energy). Offers spectacular views of Wellington. Surrounded by plenty of walking and mount bike tracks
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Wellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeIts a twenty minute walk up the hill ( or drive if you're out of energy). Offers spectacular views of Wellington. Surrounded by plenty of walking and mount bike tracks
Parks & Nature
Its on your doorstep. It is on the boundary of a nature reserve and native birds are flourishing. The tracks are sheltered and peaceful but so close to the city. Locals walk, run and bike the tracks
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Polhill Reserve
Polhill Reserve loopIts on your doorstep. It is on the boundary of a nature reserve and native birds are flourishing. The tracks are sheltered and peaceful but so close to the city. Locals walk, run and bike the tracks
Its a little corner of the natural world right in the city. Learn about how we are trying to protect threatened local species including kiwis and tuatara
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Zealandia
53 Waiapu RoadIts a little corner of the natural world right in the city. Learn about how we are trying to protect threatened local species including kiwis and tuatara
Arts & Culture
It is an awesome space for all ages. Its free too. Highlights the best of New Zealand history and culture. Not your average museum. Highly interactive spaces.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
It is an awesome space for all ages. Its free too. Highlights the best of New Zealand history and culture. Not your average museum. Highly interactive spaces.
just across for Lambton Quay. Showcases the history of Wellington
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Museum of Wellington City and Sea
just across for Lambton Quay. Showcases the history of Wellington
Shopping
a vibrant, diverse street know for its eclectic mix of shops (not your chainstore shopping mall). There are abundant eating places ranging from take aways to top end restaurants. Don't miss the iconic bucket fountain. Its a great place for people watching
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba Sta vibrant, diverse street know for its eclectic mix of shops (not your chainstore shopping mall). There are abundant eating places ranging from take aways to top end restaurants. Don't miss the iconic bucket fountain. Its a great place for people watching
Its also known as the Golden Mile. Its is the business district of the city and lined with shops including major brand and chain stores. Lots of coffee shops. Don't go to Starbucks - try a local cafe like Mojo or Arabica for the best coffee. Its a short stroll to the waterfront for a stroll along the harbour
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Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayIts also known as the Golden Mile. Its is the business district of the city and lined with shops including major brand and chain stores. Lots of coffee shops. Don't go to Starbucks - try a local cafe like Mojo or Arabica for the best coffee. Its a short stroll to the waterfront for a stroll along the harbour
It is a foodies dream place. Showcases all the boutique producers and best produce.
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Moore Wilson's
College StreetIt is a foodies dream place. Showcases all the boutique producers and best produce.
Essentials
Countdown Newtown
3 John StSupermarket and pharmacy. Has everything you might need
Getting Around
Bus from Brooklyn goes to the railway station . Intercity buses arrive and depart from here too.
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Treinstation van Wellington
Bunny StreetBus from Brooklyn goes to the railway station . Intercity buses arrive and depart from here too.
Key transport to the South Island.
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Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayKey transport to the South Island.
opposite the railway station. Ferries to the South Island
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Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
50 Waterloo Quayopposite the railway station. Ferries to the South Island
Generally use Snapper cards but drivers will take cash. Make sure you have gold coins
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Brooklyn
Generally use Snapper cards but drivers will take cash. Make sure you have gold coins