Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Columbus Coffee Newtown
3 John StGood drinks & very close.
They make delicious chocolates on-site where you can enjoy eating them. Hot chocolate to die for. Live music some Sunday afternoons.
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Wellington Chocolate Factory
5 Eva StThey make delicious chocolates on-site where you can enjoy eating them. Hot chocolate to die for. Live music some Sunday afternoons.
Gelissimo Gelateria
11 Cable StAward winning gelato on the waterfront with views of the harbour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun cocktail bar with a relaxed atmosphere. Slightly hidden so not too busy.
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hanging Ditch
14 Leeds StFun cocktail bar with a relaxed atmosphere. Slightly hidden so not too busy.
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceParks & Nature
Large nature sanctuary. Great for a walk and to see some nature wildlife, such as tuataras.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadLarge nature sanctuary. Great for a walk and to see some nature wildlife, such as tuataras.
Great excuse to use the cable car, some stunning views of Wellington, and some large botanic gardens to explore.
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Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StGreat excuse to use the cable car, some stunning views of Wellington, and some large botanic gardens to explore.
Oriental Bay
Who doesn't like a beach?
Essentials
Countdown Newtown
3 John StLarge supermarket only a few minutes walk away.
Sightseeing
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
State Highway 1Travels up to the botanic gardens from Lambton Quay. Great views at the top.
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Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayTravels up to the botanic gardens from Lambton Quay. Great views at the top.
Home of the governor general. Great to visit when they have an event on, such as the Newtown Carol Singing, or book one of their free tours.
Government House
1 Rugby StHome of the governor general. Great to visit when they have an event on, such as the Newtown Carol Singing, or book one of their free tours.
The bucket fountain; some great places to eat and people watch; and a mix of cool, trendy and traditional shops.
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba St The bucket fountain; some great places to eat and people watch; and a mix of cool, trendy and traditional shops.
Arts & Culture
The Great War Exhibition
National museum on the waterfront. Mixture of permanent collections and special exhibitions.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
National museum on the waterfront. Mixture of permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Museo ng Wellington
3 Jervois QuayThe beehive is an iconic Wellington building. The adjoining Parliamentary building and library are both worthy of a photo. The free guided tour provide a good insight into parliament and its history.
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New Zealand Parliament Buildings
1 Museum StThe beehive is an iconic Wellington building. The adjoining Parliamentary building and library are both worthy of a photo. The free guided tour provide a good insight into parliament and its history.
Entertainment & Activities
Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell StWellington cricket ground and cricket museum. Walk through it when there is no match on. Large hub of peacefulness and tranquillity provides.
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Mount Cook
Wellington cricket ground and cricket museum. Walk through it when there is no match on. Large hub of peacefulness and tranquillity provides.
Great, unique cinema. Hosted premières of Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.
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Embassy Theatre
Great, unique cinema. Hosted premières of Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.
Art deco restored cinema. Just down the street from Park Road Post Production and close to Weta Cave, it nearly always has several statues, sculptures and displays relating to the movies made in Wellington.
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The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdArt deco restored cinema. Just down the street from Park Road Post Production and close to Weta Cave, it nearly always has several statues, sculptures and displays relating to the movies made in Wellington.
The Lighthouse Cinemas independent of the main chain cinemas and show a diverse range of quality films. The Cuba Lighthouse cinema is a comfy and cosy space, with comfortable foyers, fresh food, boutique beers and fine wines. Instead of traditional cinema seating, you watch your movie from a sofa.
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Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StThe Lighthouse Cinemas independent of the main chain cinemas and show a diverse range of quality films. The Cuba Lighthouse cinema is a comfy and cosy space, with comfortable foyers, fresh food, boutique beers and fine wines. Instead of traditional cinema seating, you watch your movie from a sofa.