Guidebook for Wellington
Shopping
Outlet City
24 Main Rd.Outlet clothing stores
Factorie
Queens DriveLots of shops and the Reading Cinema complex plus a food court.
One of the biggest second hand bookstores in Wellington. Great selection of books and plenty of couches to read :)
Arty Bees Books Ltd
106 Manners StOne of the biggest second hand bookstores in Wellington. Great selection of books and plenty of couches to read :)
Probably one of the best gelato places in Wellington. They also have a store on Courtenay palce and a proper sit in store on Cuba Street. This place is pretty popular on a sunny day !
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Kaffee Eis
236 Oriental ParadeProbably one of the best gelato places in Wellington. They also have a store on Courtenay palce and a proper sit in store on Cuba Street. This place is pretty popular on a sunny day !
A cute second hand store where everything is under $ 20. I've bought quite a few clothing item from this store.
Paper Bag Princess
209 Cuba StreetA cute second hand store where everything is under $ 20. I've bought quite a few clothing item from this store.
Everything Else
Tawa Pool
23 Davies StPublic swimming pool
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main Rd.Books and DVDs to borrow.
A big library with nice view of the harbour if you need to use their free-wifie or just relax after wondering in the CBD.
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Funicular de Wellington
280 Lambton QuayA big library with nice view of the harbour if you need to use their free-wifie or just relax after wondering in the CBD.
Yummy sushi ! They do 50 % off after 4 PM so this is definitely the best time to buy sushi. They also have a bigger store on Willis street (by Butlers cafe).
Sushi Bi
2 Woodward StYummy sushi ! They do 50 % off after 4 PM so this is definitely the best time to buy sushi. They also have a bigger store on Willis street (by Butlers cafe).
Food Scene
Thai Country Cafe
124 Main RoadA nice Thai restaurant open for lunch, dinner and takeaways.
One of my favourite Malaysian restaurants! You must order the Roast Hainanese Chicken (Roast not boiled !)
Cinta Malaysian Kitchen
119 Manners StOne of my favourite Malaysian restaurants! You must order the Roast Hainanese Chicken (Roast not boiled !)
The Cafe Addict
Best value ' Big Breakfast' in Tawa Town Centre !
Great coffee and lots of yummy cakes and slices. Try their caramel slice ! Open late.
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Midnight Espresso
178 Cuba StGreat coffee and lots of yummy cakes and slices. Try their caramel slice ! Open late.
Amazing view ! Go here on a beautiful Welly day ! You can also go and swim if it's warm enough. This place gets pretty packed in the weekend though.
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Scorch O Rama
497 Karaka Bay RdAmazing view ! Go here on a beautiful Welly day ! You can also go and swim if it's warm enough. This place gets pretty packed in the weekend though.
Recommended itinerary: Rent a bike from Wellington CBD, go along Oriental bay, Evans bay parade and go along the Miramar peninsula and stop at this charming cafe. They have beanbags !
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Chocolate Frog Cafe
71 Miramar AveRecommended itinerary: Rent a bike from Wellington CBD, go along Oriental bay, Evans bay parade and go along the Miramar peninsula and stop at this charming cafe. They have beanbags !
Great burgers at reasonable price. Check out their 2 4 1 burger special and quiz nights.
Crafty Tavern
1 Courtenay PlGreat burgers at reasonable price. Check out their 2 4 1 burger special and quiz nights.
Good southern food but it gets busy for dinner and brunch/lunch.
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Sweet Mother's Kitchen
5 Courtenay PlGood southern food but it gets busy for dinner and brunch/lunch.
Thunderbird Cafe
154 Featherston StAwesome brunch menu and really friendly service.
Go to the very back of the cafe and hang out in their semi outdoor courtyard - my definition of an oasis in the city !
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Olive Restaurant
170-172 Cuba StGo to the very back of the cafe and hang out in their semi outdoor courtyard - my definition of an oasis in the city !
Satay Palace
165 Cuba StMy other favourite malaysia restaurant in Wellington. Cheap meals (under $ 15).
One of my favourite coffee is the Cubano (espresso with sweet condensed milk). It's a really sweet treat ! Plus they have good cabinet food.
Mucho Mucho Espresso
44a Manners StOne of my favourite coffee is the Cubano (espresso with sweet condensed milk). It's a really sweet treat ! Plus they have good cabinet food.
A cute chocolate cafe - try their hot chocolate or mocha. They make it from real chocolate plus you get free one piece of choc with any hot drink purchase.
Butlers Chocolate Café
172 Lambton QuayA cute chocolate cafe - try their hot chocolate or mocha. They make it from real chocolate plus you get free one piece of choc with any hot drink purchase.
Yummy BIG dessert ! Don't be too full when you come here. Open late so a great place to go after watching a movie at the Embassy theatre.
Strawberry Fare
25 Kent TerraceYummy BIG dessert ! Don't be too full when you come here. Open late so a great place to go after watching a movie at the Embassy theatre.
Great place for coffee and weekend brunch. It gets pretty busy in the weekend though !
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Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba StGreat place for coffee and weekend brunch. It gets pretty busy in the weekend though !
Abrakebabra
90 Manners StAnother cheap eat in Wellington CBD (under $15) with good kebabs and burgers.
Drinks & Nightlife
The local pub with a warm atmosphere. Really good pizza and brunch.
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The Roundabout Bar
99 Main RoadThe local pub with a warm atmosphere. Really good pizza and brunch.
Go to their balcony on a beautiful day and enjoy the harbour view.
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Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
33 Queens WharfGo to their balcony on a beautiful day and enjoy the harbour view.
This is a restaurant/ bar. I really like the garden bar in the back and there is always something on every night. Used to come here for 2 4 1 stone grill and Stitch'n'bitch on Mon nights.
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Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith StThis is a restaurant/ bar. I really like the garden bar in the back and there is always something on every night. Used to come here for 2 4 1 stone grill and Stitch'n'bitch on Mon nights.
Very cozy place for a tasty tipple or hot drinks. They do 2 for 1 dessert on Tue nights. Lots of nooks and books to read ! It's a bit dark so best to go in the evening or when it's not good weather
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The Library
53 Courtenay PlVery cozy place for a tasty tipple or hot drinks. They do 2 for 1 dessert on Tue nights. Lots of nooks and books to read ! It's a bit dark so best to go in the evening or when it's not good weather
Dakota Bar
74 Courtenay PlA fun American bar with cowboy hats and a mechanical bull (on certain nights).
Sightseeing
A great little museum pack full of interesting history about Wellington region. It regularly hosts cool events like poetry reading and jazz concerts.
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Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayA great little museum pack full of interesting history about Wellington region. It regularly hosts cool events like poetry reading and jazz concerts.
Lots of really cool exhibits like the Giant Squid and the earthquake simulator. A great place to be on a rainy day.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StLots of really cool exhibits like the Giant Squid and the earthquake simulator. A great place to be on a rainy day.
Lots of cool events during the summer like free concerts and a great view of Wellington city.
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Jardín Botánico de Wellington
101 Glenmore StLots of cool events during the summer like free concerts and a great view of Wellington city.
Take the ferry here and spend the day (bring food and water) exploring this island ! There is quite a bit of history and amazing view of the harbour. Don't go on a windy day though !
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Matiu / Somes Island
Take the ferry here and spend the day (bring food and water) exploring this island ! There is quite a bit of history and amazing view of the harbour. Don't go on a windy day though !
A small and nice beach on the other side of Wellington CBD. Take the ferry or the bus here. Go for a swim on a warm day !
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Days Bay
A small and nice beach on the other side of Wellington CBD. Take the ferry or the bus here. Go for a swim on a warm day !
Great place to swim after work or in the weekend !
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Oriental Bay
Great place to swim after work or in the weekend !
Essentials
The local supermarket. Great produce, deli and bakery section with really nice displays.
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New World Tawa
35 Oxford StThe local supermarket. Great produce, deli and bakery section with really nice displays.
Awesome produce and fresh-food/deli section. Check out their walk-in cheese fridge ! They also have a good selection of baked goodies from bakeries in Wellington.
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Moore Wilson's
College StreetAwesome produce and fresh-food/deli section. Check out their walk-in cheese fridge ! They also have a good selection of baked goodies from bakeries in Wellington.
Arts & Culture
This is a beautiful cinema with a nice cafe and bar. Watch a movie at the big theatre and enjoy the leather seats!
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BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceThis is a beautiful cinema with a nice cafe and bar. Watch a movie at the big theatre and enjoy the leather seats!
My favourite boutique cinema in Wellington (and possibly New Zealand !). Comfy couches in the small intimate theater.
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Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StMy favourite boutique cinema in Wellington (and possibly New Zealand !). Comfy couches in the small intimate theater.