Kieran’s guidebook
Food scene
Caffe L'affare
27 College StGreat coffee and food! Two-minute walk :)
Again, special coffee and food - just around the corner
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prefab
14 Jessie StAgain, special coffee and food - just around the corner
Phoenician Falafel
11 Kent TerraceFamily fun traditional kebab shob - best kebabs in Wellington - thank me later :)
It doesn't look like much but this is the best curry in Wellington - hole in the wall just around the corner. Enjoy :)
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taste Of India
19 Cambridge TerraceIt doesn't look like much but this is the best curry in Wellington - hole in the wall just around the corner. Enjoy :)
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceEnjoy the cafes, bars, & restaurants
A local favourite, Moore Wilson's specialty grocer, is just across the road - check-out the "fresh" section!
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moore Wilson's
College StreetA local favourite, Moore Wilson's specialty grocer, is just across the road - check-out the "fresh" section!
Great selection at this excellent supermarket.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield StGreat selection at this excellent supermarket.
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StMusic, cafes, and the alternative scene
Craft beer and a garden - free live music - a Wellington local
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith StCraft beer and a garden - free live music - a Wellington local
A new donut every week! Good coffee too
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Customs by Coffee Supreme
39 Ghuznee StA new donut every week! Good coffee too
One of the best brunch locations in Wellington - a few minutes walk.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coene's Bar & Eatery
103 Oriental ParadeOne of the best brunch locations in Wellington - a few minutes walk.
Hong Kong style Chinese Takeaway - like 100 items on the menu - all large portions, reasonably priced.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
K C Cafe & Takeaway
39A Courtenay PlHong Kong style Chinese Takeaway - like 100 items on the menu - all large portions, reasonably priced.
Solid, Asian Fusion (based on Singaporean Hawker style) food - 2 blocks away. Reasonably priced.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mr Go's
3 Taranaki StSolid, Asian Fusion (based on Singaporean Hawker style) food - 2 blocks away. Reasonably priced.
Vietnamese Fusion - quite popular - easy option!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Old Quarter
39 Dixon StVietnamese Fusion - quite popular - easy option!
Health & Fitness
TOA CrossFit
6 Ebor StFriendly culture - experienced trainers - my mum goes there and she's 66 years old!
Swim, steam room, sauna, gym, and friendly staff. Enjoy!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
139 Oriental ParadeSwim, steam room, sauna, gym, and friendly staff. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
Beautiful on a sunny day. Swim, enjoy a coffee, take in the view. Only a few minutes away.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oriental Bay
Beautiful on a sunny day. Swim, enjoy a coffee, take in the view. Only a few minutes away.
"Our Place", Te Papa, enjoy our national museum - it's free!
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable St"Our Place", Te Papa, enjoy our national museum - it's free!
Mount Victoria
Panoramic Views of Wellington - must see!
Stunning Botanic Gardens - don't miss out on the Rose Gardens and Picnic Cafe on a sunny day.
Catch the Cable Car up from Lambton Quay or go the other way via bus #8 from Courtenay Place.
Wellington Botanic Garden Treehouse Visitor Centre
101 Glenmore StStunning Botanic Gardens - don't miss out on the Rose Gardens and Picnic Cafe on a sunny day.
Catch the Cable Car up from Lambton Quay or go the other way via bus #8 from Courtenay Place.
Arts
Pegasus Books
The best second-hand bookstore in Wellington
The best little cinema in Wellington - enjoy a glass of wine and a movie :)
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StThe best little cinema in Wellington - enjoy a glass of wine and a movie :)
Home of Lord of the Rings - beautiful old (refurbished) cinema with a GIANT screen and comfy seats.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceHome of Lord of the Rings - beautiful old (refurbished) cinema with a GIANT screen and comfy seats.
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Sunday Foodmarket on Wellington Waterfront (near Te Papa)
Don't miss this - starts early, finishes midday - get your fruit, vege, and some craft food.