Guidebook for Wellington

Jennifer
Guidebook for Wellington

Drinks & Nightlife

A small, friendly & quirky bar with outdoor space and really great vegetarian burgers. They always have excellent old school vinyl playing and will take requests.
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Monterey
4 Rintoul St
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A small, friendly & quirky bar with outdoor space and really great vegetarian burgers. They always have excellent old school vinyl playing and will take requests.
Bebemos is always busy and noisy they have a huge range of beers and ok food.
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Bebemos
88 Riddiford St
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Bebemos is always busy and noisy they have a huge range of beers and ok food.
Situated in colourful and cosy historic cottages, Havana is an award winning cocktail bar & restaurant serving a diverse range of Spanish inspired tapas and seasonal plates. The bar supports local and international musicians and DJ's three nights a week for your listening pleasure. Check out their 'Rhubarb Collins' you wont be disappointed!
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Havana Bar
34 Wigan St
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Situated in colourful and cosy historic cottages, Havana is an award winning cocktail bar & restaurant serving a diverse range of Spanish inspired tapas and seasonal plates. The bar supports local and international musicians and DJ's three nights a week for your listening pleasure. Check out their 'Rhubarb Collins' you wont be disappointed!

Parks & Nature

Fantastic 360 degree views and a place to 'feel' Wellington.
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Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout Road
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Fantastic 360 degree views and a place to 'feel' Wellington.
Lyall Bay is a sandy beach, great swimming, surfing, kite-surfing, paddle-boarding, walking taking in the fresh ocean air or sit in Spruce Goose or Maranui and people watch.
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Lyall Bay
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Lyall Bay is a sandy beach, great swimming, surfing, kite-surfing, paddle-boarding, walking taking in the fresh ocean air or sit in Spruce Goose or Maranui and people watch.
Behind the house (turn right out of the house and right at the corner) you will find entry onto the Southern walkway (PINK SIGNS- the walks up through the bush are not too strenuous inter-connecting tracks. The 1st PINK sign is about 10min follow these they will take you right through to Oriental Parade, up to Mount Victoria lookout or cut down Marjoriebanks st and head into Cuba street area. The filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy happened up here and there are several discreet signs. Apparently this was the location where the Hobbits hid while being chased by Ringwraiths. If you turn left out of the house walk to the end of Coromandel st and walk this way to the ocean-Houghton Bay.
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Southern Walkway
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Behind the house (turn right out of the house and right at the corner) you will find entry onto the Southern walkway (PINK SIGNS- the walks up through the bush are not too strenuous inter-connecting tracks. The 1st PINK sign is about 10min follow these they will take you right through to Oriental Parade, up to Mount Victoria lookout or cut down Marjoriebanks st and head into Cuba street area. The filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy happened up here and there are several discreet signs. Apparently this was the location where the Hobbits hid while being chased by Ringwraiths. If you turn left out of the house walk to the end of Coromandel st and walk this way to the ocean-Houghton Bay.
In a southerly the Oriental Bay is protected an has a small sandy beach, you can swim out to the pontoon or do some jumping off the end of the pier. If you're lucky enough you might get to see a passing orca or two, a stingray or a pod of dolphins.
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밤색가면올빼미
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In a southerly the Oriental Bay is protected an has a small sandy beach, you can swim out to the pontoon or do some jumping off the end of the pier. If you're lucky enough you might get to see a passing orca or two, a stingray or a pod of dolphins.
Visit Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy its 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city. Botanic Garden walkway The garden is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area. Entry is free. Hours Garden Daily Dawn to dusk Begonia House September - March Daily 9am - 5pm April - August Daily 9am - 4pm Botanic Garden Shop Located inside the Begonia House September - March Daily 9am - 5pm April - August Daily 11am - 4pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. Closed Anzac Day until 1pm.)
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웰링턴 식물원
101 Glenmore St
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Visit Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy its 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city. Botanic Garden walkway The garden is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area. Entry is free. Hours Garden Daily Dawn to dusk Begonia House September - March Daily 9am - 5pm April - August Daily 9am - 4pm Botanic Garden Shop Located inside the Begonia House September - March Daily 9am - 5pm April - August Daily 11am - 4pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day. Closed Anzac Day until 1pm.)
This is a great rugged walk through a marine reserve so lots of rock pools to explore, breath taking on calm and wild days-you will know you are alive!
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메리냑솔레일쇼핑센터
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This is a great rugged walk through a marine reserve so lots of rock pools to explore, breath taking on calm and wild days-you will know you are alive!

Food Scene

Great coffee, superb salads and awesome views right on the Lyall Bay beach. Maranui is a Wellington institution with a buzzy noisy fun vibe.
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Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall Parade
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Great coffee, superb salads and awesome views right on the Lyall Bay beach. Maranui is a Wellington institution with a buzzy noisy fun vibe.
Prefab is a busy and fun place to breakfast or brunch. There salmon, potato gratin eggs is the best anywhere and their coffee is spot on every time. They are closed on Sunday.
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Prefab
14 Jessie St
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Prefab is a busy and fun place to breakfast or brunch. There salmon, potato gratin eggs is the best anywhere and their coffee is spot on every time. They are closed on Sunday.
Best noodles around, great little place with funky atmosphere. Cheap and cheerful.
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The Ramen Shop - Newtown
191 Riddiford St
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Best noodles around, great little place with funky atmosphere. Cheap and cheerful.
Quite a Wellington icon, not the closest place in the world but their fish sandwiches and smoothies make it worth it.
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Chocolate Fish Cafe
100 Shelly Bay Rd
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Quite a Wellington icon, not the closest place in the world but their fish sandwiches and smoothies make it worth it.
Great atmospheric restaurant for something a little bit special and particularly wonderful fish dishes. I hear the steaks are good too.
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Ortega
16 Majoribanks St
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Great atmospheric restaurant for something a little bit special and particularly wonderful fish dishes. I hear the steaks are good too.
Wonderful outside seating onto the sea. Particularly fantastic for weekend brunch and breakfast, the menu has all the old favourites with delightful twists.
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The Bach
410 The Esplanade
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Wonderful outside seating onto the sea. Particularly fantastic for weekend brunch and breakfast, the menu has all the old favourites with delightful twists.
Set in behind the Wellington Art gallery, Nikau does all sorts of delicious food...their kedgeree is simply the best!
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Nikau Cafe
101 Wakefield St
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Set in behind the Wellington Art gallery, Nikau does all sorts of delicious food...their kedgeree is simply the best!
5 minutes walk and you get the best coffee in Newtown, chat with the locals or just sit, sip and enjoy.
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Peoples Constable Street
12 Constable St
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5 minutes walk and you get the best coffee in Newtown, chat with the locals or just sit, sip and enjoy.
Delicious small plates. Delicious pasta. yep and delicious pizza. Wash it all down with a Peroni (on tap) or a glass/carafe of Montepulciano. And if that wasn't enough of Italy you can pick up some delicious ravioli or other Italian treat. 5 minute walk from Whare o te Kauri.
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Mediterranean Foods Trattoria and Deli
42 Constable St
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Delicious small plates. Delicious pasta. yep and delicious pizza. Wash it all down with a Peroni (on tap) or a glass/carafe of Montepulciano. And if that wasn't enough of Italy you can pick up some delicious ravioli or other Italian treat. 5 minute walk from Whare o te Kauri.

Shopping

Moore Wilson is a gourmet high end grocery store. Their fresh orange juice is amazing, we include it in our breakfasts. A great selection of quality ready meals and cheeses and all manner of other goodies you could want to add that special touch to your holiday.
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Moore Wilson's
College Street
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Moore Wilson is a gourmet high end grocery store. Their fresh orange juice is amazing, we include it in our breakfasts. A great selection of quality ready meals and cheeses and all manner of other goodies you could want to add that special touch to your holiday.

Arts & Culture

Te Papa is a great place to wile away a (too) windy or wet day. There permanent exhibitions are beautiful and informative and there are always incredible temporary exhibitions often developed by Weta Studios of Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit fame.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
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Te Papa is a great place to wile away a (too) windy or wet day. There permanent exhibitions are beautiful and informative and there are always incredible temporary exhibitions often developed by Weta Studios of Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit fame.

Essentials

10 minute walk and you have a well stocked, small grocery store. There is a Frida Kahlo bag hanging in the kitchen for your use.
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New World Newtown
195 Riddiford St
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10 minute walk and you have a well stocked, small grocery store. There is a Frida Kahlo bag hanging in the kitchen for your use.
4 Wilson Street Newtown Wellington 6021 Opening Hours 8:00 - 7:00 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 4:00 Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday             Closed Statutory Holidays       Cold, warm, hot wash Ironing, pressing available Big washers and dryers Detergents provided Off street parking Service or self service Duvets, Minks, blankets Wool Blankets We accept eftpos Sports Gear Dry cleaning
Newtown Laundrette
4 Wilson St
4 Wilson Street Newtown Wellington 6021 Opening Hours 8:00 - 7:00 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 4:00 Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday             Closed Statutory Holidays       Cold, warm, hot wash Ironing, pressing available Big washers and dryers Detergents provided Off street parking Service or self service Duvets, Minks, blankets Wool Blankets We accept eftpos Sports Gear Dry cleaning

Sightseeing

Our government building is a unique design and worth a stroll past and a look, there are great places to sit and enjoy a sandwich and the sculptures and atmosphere. During the week there is lots of people watching to be had.
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Beehive
1 Molesworth Street
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Our government building is a unique design and worth a stroll past and a look, there are great places to sit and enjoy a sandwich and the sculptures and atmosphere. During the week there is lots of people watching to be had.
Wonderful old cable car takes you up to unimpeded views and access to the Botanic gardens TIMETABLE   THE CARS RUN EVERY 10 MINUTES Monday - Friday 7:00am - 10:00pm Saturday 8:30am - 10:00pm Sunday 8:30am - 9:00pm See Christmas Timetable
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웰링턴 케이블카
280 Lambton Quay
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Wonderful old cable car takes you up to unimpeded views and access to the Botanic gardens TIMETABLE   THE CARS RUN EVERY 10 MINUTES Monday - Friday 7:00am - 10:00pm Saturday 8:30am - 10:00pm Sunday 8:30am - 9:00pm See Christmas Timetable
See the stars or adopt a star...skies in the Southern hemisphere are 2nd to none on a clear night and luckily windy wellington blows out the clouds fairly regulalrly. OPENING HOURS School holiday hours (17 December 2016 – 3 February 2017) Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays & Sunday 10am to 5.30pm (last entry 5pm) Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 11pm (last entry 10pm)
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스페이스플레이스앳카터천문대
40 Salamanca Rd
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See the stars or adopt a star...skies in the Southern hemisphere are 2nd to none on a clear night and luckily windy wellington blows out the clouds fairly regulalrly. OPENING HOURS School holiday hours (17 December 2016 – 3 February 2017) Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays & Sunday 10am to 5.30pm (last entry 5pm) Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 11pm (last entry 10pm)