Guidebook for Wellington
Sightseeing
Seton Nossiter Park is a 1.6km-long, 30ha bush-clad reserve nestled in Belmont Gully. Seton Nossiter Park contains the concrete abutments of the viaduct built in 1885
Seton Nossiter Park
100 Mark AveSeton Nossiter Park is a 1.6km-long, 30ha bush-clad reserve nestled in Belmont Gully. Seton Nossiter Park contains the concrete abutments of the viaduct built in 1885
Stunning view over the city. Lovely at sunrise or sunset. Walk down the hill to the city after if you are fit and have proper shoes on
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Lookout Road
Lookout RoadStunning view over the city. Lovely at sunrise or sunset. Walk down the hill to the city after if you are fit and have proper shoes on
Free, daily, one-hour guided tours of Parliament begin on the hour at the Visitor Centre in the foyer of the Beehive (Executive Wing).
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Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetFree, daily, one-hour guided tours of Parliament begin on the hour at the Visitor Centre in the foyer of the Beehive (Executive Wing).
Great ride up the hill, then stop into Concrete Bar on the way home for food and nice drinks
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Wellington Cable Car
280 Lambton QuayGreat ride up the hill, then stop into Concrete Bar on the way home for food and nice drinks
Take good shoes, you will be walking! Native bush and birds, very relaxed day out
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadTake good shoes, you will be walking! Native bush and birds, very relaxed day out
I've never done it but my friends rate it. You need to be fit! The trek to Colonial Knob takes you through some of the last remaining native forest in the Tawa-Porirua basin
Colonial Knob Walkway
Rangituhi/Colonial Knob WalkI've never done it but my friends rate it. You need to be fit! The trek to Colonial Knob takes you through some of the last remaining native forest in the Tawa-Porirua basin
Four flat, easy walking tracks that vary in length from 20 – 40 minutes return. The reserve has a range of vegetation from tidal mudflats to regenerating scrubland, and is inhabited by many birds
5 Paekakariki Hill Road
5 Paekakariki Hill RoadFour flat, easy walking tracks that vary in length from 20 – 40 minutes return. The reserve has a range of vegetation from tidal mudflats to regenerating scrubland, and is inhabited by many birds
The site of the 1846 battle between Governor Grey's British troops and Te Rauparaha's nephew, Te Rangihaeata. Paekakiriki Road, and offers horse riding, mountain-bike riding and hiking
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Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
The site of the 1846 battle between Governor Grey's British troops and Te Rauparaha's nephew, Te Rangihaeata. Paekakiriki Road, and offers horse riding, mountain-bike riding and hiking
Located on Papakowhai Road, the museum provides a journey through the country's policing history, with murder weapons and exhibits relating to the Mount Erebus tragedy and other famous disasters
New Zealand Police Museum
Papakowhai RoadLocated on Papakowhai Road, the museum provides a journey through the country's policing history, with murder weapons and exhibits relating to the Mount Erebus tragedy and other famous disasters
3 Frankmoore Ave
3 Frankmoore AvenueLeaves from Community Centre 9.15am - 11.30am every Monday
Everything Else
Beautiful views from the highest point overlooking Wellington Harbour. Several walking tracks lead to the summit. Walk up Simla Crescent with lots of steps, or Truscott, Khandallah is 'easier'
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Mount Kaukau
Beautiful views from the highest point overlooking Wellington Harbour. Several walking tracks lead to the summit. Walk up Simla Crescent with lots of steps, or Truscott, Khandallah is 'easier'
Wellington Airport station
Easy to get to the airport
Brilliant if you want to sleep on board option. Wake up in Picton!
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Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
50 Waterloo QuayBrilliant if you want to sleep on board option. Wake up in Picton!
Food is cooled in oil not fat. Lovely people and tasty food. You can't sit in, but the beach is close
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Plimmerton Fish Supply
2 Beach RdFood is cooled in oil not fat. Lovely people and tasty food. You can't sit in, but the beach is close
So much fun, but you need a head for heights! We loved doing this. Wear warm clothing and bring food and drinks. Worth every cent!
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Adrenalin Forest Wellington
Okowai RoadSo much fun, but you need a head for heights! We loved doing this. Wear warm clothing and bring food and drinks. Worth every cent!
Not the best way to get around from our place as you still need to walk home. It's a pleasant walk though if you don't mind
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Johnsonville Station
Not the best way to get around from our place as you still need to walk home. It's a pleasant walk though if you don't mind
Hopefully you won't need a doctor on this trip, they have a pharmacy attached
Johnsonville Medical Centre
24 Moorefield RdHopefully you won't need a doctor on this trip, they have a pharmacy attached
Wellington Hospital - Stop C station
Hopefully you won't need to go here!
Arts & Culture
Always something to do there. Level 4 Cafe makes the best coffee but the food is expensive
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Te Papa Museum station
Always something to do there. Level 4 Cafe makes the best coffee but the food is expensive
A cinema with a fully licensed cafe with a top range of wines and beers, the best coffee, ice cream and counter food.
3 Paekakariki Hill Rd
3 Paekakariki Hill RoadA cinema with a fully licensed cafe with a top range of wines and beers, the best coffee, ice cream and counter food.
Cute museum displays local history with exhibitions from national and international artists. Has a cafe attached
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Pataka Art + Museum
17 Parumoana StCute museum displays local history with exhibitions from national and international artists. Has a cafe attached
Food Scene
Best local coffee shop. They do a good breakfast there too, and you can wander around the garden centre afterwards
Cafe Thyme
238 Middleton RdBest local coffee shop. They do a good breakfast there too, and you can wander around the garden centre afterwards
Recently renamed Cafe Oranje, lovely little cafe in Plimmerton and a short walk to the waterfront
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Kafe Oranje
12 Steyne AveRecently renamed Cafe Oranje, lovely little cafe in Plimmerton and a short walk to the waterfront
Best place for pizza. This is a cute little cafe in Plimmerton and a short walk to the waterfront
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The Big Salami
2 Steyne AveBest place for pizza. This is a cute little cafe in Plimmerton and a short walk to the waterfront
Concrete Bar
Lambton QuayCute little bar by the cable car
Groundup Cafe
15 Paekakariki Hill RdAwesome breakfast, and coffee. Very relaxing
Great for all day food, and drinks lovely garden. They have a bar and they are lovely people. Perfect before or after walking around the reserve or movie
Duck Creek
Great for all day food, and drinks lovely garden. They have a bar and they are lovely people. Perfect before or after walking around the reserve or movie
48/54 Cuba St
54 Cuba StreetSomething sweet, something savoury and all served up with a little bit of decadence.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located at 03D Westchester Drive, Churton Park. Great place for pizza, dinner, drinks and breakfast
Churton Park
8 Bayou LnLocated at 03D Westchester Drive, Churton Park. Great place for pizza, dinner, drinks and breakfast
1 Disraeli St
1 Disraeli StreetGreat pub food, sports on the TV, good atmosphere. It's our local!
Entertainment & Activities
18 hole, game of mini-golf in the Pirates Cove. Go through waterfalls, over bridges, in caves and on the pirate's ship
Wi Neera Drive
Wi Neera Drive18 hole, game of mini-golf in the Pirates Cove. Go through waterfalls, over bridges, in caves and on the pirate's ship
Cheap way to spend the afternoon. Adventure playground, fitness circuit, rose gardens, and Sunday train rides are all located in the Aotea Lagoon.
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Aotea Lagoon
Cheap way to spend the afternoon. Adventure playground, fitness circuit, rose gardens, and Sunday train rides are all located in the Aotea Lagoon.
Lovely friendly people, and cheap drinks at the bar! You need flat soled shoes. They provide bowls, and their coaches will get you started and help you progress if you want to play more.
34 Frankmoore Avenue
34 Frankmoore AvenueLovely friendly people, and cheap drinks at the bar! You need flat soled shoes. They provide bowls, and their coaches will get you started and help you progress if you want to play more.
Shopping
Fairly basic, clothes, jewellery, cafes, ASB bank, foodcourt
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Spark Store Johnsonville Kiosk
16 Broderick RdFairly basic, clothes, jewellery, cafes, ASB bank, foodcourt