Guidebook for Wellington

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Guidebook for Wellington

Food Scene

Delicious food, menu changes fairly regularly, fresh local in season produce, good vegan or gluten free options. Walking approx 7-10mins. Outdoor seating available with views towards South Island. The kiosk is open fri-sun good for ready made and takeaway coffees etc. My favorite place to go for breakfast or lunch.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The Esplanade
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious food, menu changes fairly regularly, fresh local in season produce, good vegan or gluten free options. Walking approx 7-10mins. Outdoor seating available with views towards South Island. The kiosk is open fri-sun good for ready made and takeaway coffees etc. My favorite place to go for breakfast or lunch.
Easy walking distance for a good solid pie and other bakery items. Decent coffee also.
Patrisha's Pies
298 The Parade
Easy walking distance for a good solid pie and other bakery items. Decent coffee also.
Good pies, sandwiches and coffee. Their chocolate lamington's are very good (and huge).
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Blue Belle Cafe
142 The Parade
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good pies, sandwiches and coffee. Their chocolate lamington's are very good (and huge).
Very good Thai food, eat in (you go for the food not the decor) or takeaway. Try the ‘money bags’ for a starter. Say hi to ‘Pilot’ the host. Family run business for over 25 years in Island Bay.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Thai Restaurant
155 The Parade
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very good Thai food, eat in (you go for the food not the decor) or takeaway. Try the ‘money bags’ for a starter. Say hi to ‘Pilot’ the host. Family run business for over 25 years in Island Bay.
Best sausages in Wellington - many delicious options. Lamb, beef, pork, chicken...
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Bay Butchery
127 The Parade
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best sausages in Wellington - many delicious options. Lamb, beef, pork, chicken...
Drive or take the bus here (or walk 30mins) and pick up some truely delicious bread. Our favorite the ‘campagne’ a semi-rustic loaf that’s crunchy on the outside with a delicious soft center with the perfect amount of chewiness. Sooo good.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baker Gramercy
465 Adelaide Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drive or take the bus here (or walk 30mins) and pick up some truely delicious bread. Our favorite the ‘campagne’ a semi-rustic loaf that’s crunchy on the outside with a delicious soft center with the perfect amount of chewiness. Sooo good.
Funky cool cafe, good healthy made in house options, great coffee, cool decor. Local secret.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Queen Sally's Diamond Deli
200 Queens Dr
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky cool cafe, good healthy made in house options, great coffee, cool decor. Local secret.
One of the great Italian restaurants - family friendly, everything made in house and good place to go to also pick up ltalian dry goods. Local Island Bay family run restaurant. Need a car. Good for brunch and lunch, authentic Italian pizzas and pastas.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bella Italia
10 Nevis St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the great Italian restaurants - family friendly, everything made in house and good place to go to also pick up ltalian dry goods. Local Island Bay family run restaurant. Need a car. Good for brunch and lunch, authentic Italian pizzas and pastas.
Go for amazing food (Tapas style) and drinks and cocktails. One of the best spots in Wellington. A hidden gem. Both a bar and a restaurant in two tiny turn of the century cottages hidden between high rises. It is located in the downtown but off main streets (safe there though). You might think you are going to the wrong place as you get there. Parking right outside is limited - you are better off finding one on the bigger streets and walking down the lane.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Havana Bar
34 Wigan St
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go for amazing food (Tapas style) and drinks and cocktails. One of the best spots in Wellington. A hidden gem. Both a bar and a restaurant in two tiny turn of the century cottages hidden between high rises. It is located in the downtown but off main streets (safe there though). You might think you are going to the wrong place as you get there. Parking right outside is limited - you are better off finding one on the bigger streets and walking down the lane.
Go for a big breakfast. Iconic Wellington cafe.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba St
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go for a big breakfast. Iconic Wellington cafe.
Delicious modern Vietnamese - one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. Bookings not always necessary but I highly recommend making one to avoid disappointment as this is popular. Great for either lunch or dinner.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apache
122 Wakefield St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious modern Vietnamese - one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. Bookings not always necessary but I highly recommend making one to avoid disappointment as this is popular. Great for either lunch or dinner.

Entertainment & Activities

Renovated boutique cinema with multiple theatres. Also a restaurant for dinner and cafe for coffees and alcoholic drinks.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The Parade
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Renovated boutique cinema with multiple theatres. Also a restaurant for dinner and cafe for coffees and alcoholic drinks.
The funkiest mini golf course you will ever see. Lots of fun for children and adults. Go to see the amazing sculptures and creatures/creations made from recycled objects originally destined for the landfill. Located on a hillside so not good for people with serious mobility issues.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carlucci Land
281 Happy Valley Rd
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The funkiest mini golf course you will ever see. Lots of fun for children and adults. Go to see the amazing sculptures and creatures/creations made from recycled objects originally destined for the landfill. Located on a hillside so not good for people with serious mobility issues.

Sightseeing

Walk around the coast to Devils Gate and see the seal colony.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Rocks - Pariwhero
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walk around the coast to Devils Gate and see the seal colony.
Best views of the city from the top.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Victoria
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best views of the city from the top.

Arts & Culture

65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Te Papa Tongarewa
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BATS Theatre
1 Kent Terrace
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downstage Theatre
12 Cambridge Terrace
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Gallery Wellington
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dowse Art Museum and Dowse Square
45 Laings Rd
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Shopping

Funky Wellington scene.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuba Street
151 Cuba St
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Wellington scene.
CBD multiple shopping options on the quay and surrounding streets.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lambton Quay
Lambton Quay
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CBD multiple shopping options on the quay and surrounding streets.

Essentials

Supermarket.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New World Island Bay
6 Medway St
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermarket.
Groceries and upmarket deli.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moore Wilson's
College Street
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Groceries and upmarket deli.
Great super market for a wide range of products. Better selection than Island Bay but it’s a drive.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New World Thorndon
150 Molesworth St
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great super market for a wide range of products. Better selection than Island Bay but it’s a drive.

Parks & Nature

A gorgeous native wildlife sanctuary. Birds and bush. Lovely walking trails, some can be challenging and uphill, but there are also plenty of gentle trails also. Good cafe also.
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A gorgeous native wildlife sanctuary. Birds and bush. Lovely walking trails, some can be challenging and uphill, but there are also plenty of gentle trails also. Good cafe also.
City to Sea Bridge
Jervois Quay
Practically next door. Concerts and fairs in the summer, long slide for the kids (or young at heart). Swing sets and jungle gyms. There is a coffee cart just across the street on "most" days. He usually is open after 9am. The cart is located on Reef street just behind the art gallery out of a old camper van, if the side is up, he's open.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shorland Park
Reef Street
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Practically next door. Concerts and fairs in the summer, long slide for the kids (or young at heart). Swing sets and jungle gyms. There is a coffee cart just across the street on "most" days. He usually is open after 9am. The cart is located on Reef street just behind the art gallery out of a old camper van, if the side is up, he's open.