Guidebook for Wellington
Drinks & Nightlife
Wellington’s entertainment heartland is centred on Courtenay Place and adjacent Cuba Street. Named after an emigrant ship (not the island after which the ship was christened, despite the Cuban-themed establishments in this part of town), Cuba Street and its offshoots comprise Wellington’s “alternative” district, with secondhand bookshops, vintage record stores, retro and emerging-designer fashion outlets, quirky cafés, and hip bars and restaurants. Between Dixon and Ghuznee streets, Cuba Street’s colourful and iconic Bucket Fountain was installed in 1969 and still splashes unsuspecting passers-by.
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Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceWellington’s entertainment heartland is centred on Courtenay Place and adjacent Cuba Street. Named after an emigrant ship (not the island after which the ship was christened, despite the Cuban-themed establishments in this part of town), Cuba Street and its offshoots comprise Wellington’s “alternative” district, with secondhand bookshops, vintage record stores, retro and emerging-designer fashion outlets, quirky cafés, and hip bars and restaurants. Between Dixon and Ghuznee streets, Cuba Street’s colourful and iconic Bucket Fountain was installed in 1969 and still splashes unsuspecting passers-by.
Great craft beer bar, with a great atmosphere, and the added benefit of being able to order pizza at the bar from Pomodoro (the best Italian pizza in Wellington). Gets noisy when busy, as you would expect.
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Golding's Free Dive
Great craft beer bar, with a great atmosphere, and the added benefit of being able to order pizza at the bar from Pomodoro (the best Italian pizza in Wellington). Gets noisy when busy, as you would expect.
Laid-back craft beer bar featuring a dog-friendly grassy area with bean bags & regular live music.
Perfect on a great day!
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The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StLaid-back craft beer bar featuring a dog-friendly grassy area with bean bags & regular live music.
Perfect on a great day!
Modern restaurant & bar featuring a menu of contemporary New Zealand dishes & patio seating plus bean bags on grass area. Another perfect day's chill axing bar / restaurant.
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St John's Bar and Restaurant
5 Cable StModern restaurant & bar featuring a menu of contemporary New Zealand dishes & patio seating plus bean bags on grass area. Another perfect day's chill axing bar / restaurant.
Parks & Nature
A great way to get in touch with nature and see our native birds in their natural habitat. In Mt. Victoria, we also have great walks / jogs off the town belt on Alexandra Rd, just below Mt. Victoria lookout.
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Bosque de Otari-Wilton
150 Wilton RdA great way to get in touch with nature and see our native birds in their natural habitat. In Mt. Victoria, we also have great walks / jogs off the town belt on Alexandra Rd, just below Mt. Victoria lookout.
The Wellington Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, covers 25 hectares of land on the side of the hill between Thorndon and Kelburn, near central Wellington. The garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays.
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Jardín Botánico de Wellington
101 Glenmore StThe Wellington Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, covers 25 hectares of land on the side of the hill between Thorndon and Kelburn, near central Wellington. The garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays.
Food Scene
Great Asian fusion sharing food a must! Try to book first ;)
phone: 04 499 2999.
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Apache
122 Wakefield StGreat Asian fusion sharing food a must! Try to book first ;)
phone: 04 499 2999.
Relaxed Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles, wok dishes & more in a traditional atmosphere.
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Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington
1 Blair Street Relaxed Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles, wok dishes & more in a traditional atmosphere.
Istana Malaysia
1 Allen StLovely Mary is the hostess, enjoy some fabulous flavours!
Phone: 04-801 7989
Great place to stop at whilst out and about on our wonderful board walk. Full bar service, great food, coffee is their specialty and baking!
Mojo Waterfront
33 Customhouse QuayGreat place to stop at whilst out and about on our wonderful board walk. Full bar service, great food, coffee is their specialty and baking!
Informal restaurant serving burgers, crab & other seafood dishes in a space with a coastal vibe. Real favourite with Wellingtonians & tourists.
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Crab Shack
5 Queens WharfInformal restaurant serving burgers, crab & other seafood dishes in a space with a coastal vibe. Real favourite with Wellingtonians & tourists.
Great location - perfect for a pre movie dinner as next to the Embassy Theatre. Across the road from Courtney Place bars and restaurants also.
Capitol's menu has the best of local seafood, produce and influences. Also the Wellington dining room has been a Cuisine Good Food Guide finalist since 2010.
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Capitol Restaurant
10 Kent TerraceGreat location - perfect for a pre movie dinner as next to the Embassy Theatre. Across the road from Courtney Place bars and restaurants also.
Capitol's menu has the best of local seafood, produce and influences. Also the Wellington dining room has been a Cuisine Good Food Guide finalist since 2010.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic old theater show casing the latest movies. There is also a great bar for a pre movie beverage called 'Black Sparrow' plus another bar upstairs.
It is also home to Wellington's only DOLBY ATMOS thirty-six speaker surround sound system. Transforming your cinema visit into a completely unique immersive ...experience!
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Embassy Theatre
Iconic old theater show casing the latest movies. There is also a great bar for a pre movie beverage called 'Black Sparrow' plus another bar upstairs.
It is also home to Wellington's only DOLBY ATMOS thirty-six speaker surround sound system. Transforming your cinema visit into a completely unique immersive ...experience!
Weta Studio Tours is your gateway to immersive film making experiences in Wellington, New Zealand. Enjoy a journey from Middle-earth to Tracy Island and beyond as you explore 20 years of award-winning creativity!
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The Weta Cave
1 Weka St Weta Studio Tours is your gateway to immersive film making experiences in Wellington, New Zealand. Enjoy a journey from Middle-earth to Tracy Island and beyond as you explore 20 years of award-winning creativity!
Wellington Zoo is nestled in the green belt of Wellington, New Zealand. Now over 100 years old, it was the country’s first zoo and has 13-hectare dedicated to over 100 species of fauna from across the globe
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Zoológico de Wellington
200 Daniell StWellington Zoo is nestled in the green belt of Wellington, New Zealand. Now over 100 years old, it was the country’s first zoo and has 13-hectare dedicated to over 100 species of fauna from across the globe
S P A C E studio - Yoga & Meditation - is nestled at the top of Mt Victoria, above Wellington harbour, and only 500 metres from our property at the foot of Mt Victoria overlooking the ocean!
Our intention is to create a rejuvenating, invigorating & inspiring yoga & mindfulness space, where you can thrive. We believe that when we practice together, in a beautiful & uplifting environment, supported by skillful & caring teachers, then we more easily feel energized, relaxed & well.
As the owners of S P A C E, we have lived beside this special piece of land for 20 years. S P A C E has been designed & built to look out over the ever-changing landscape – the sea, the hills & the sky. We’re dedicated & committed to sharing this environment & experience with you.
https://spaceyoga.nz/yoga-classes-wellington/
See you soon
Lana Bright & Oliver Ferry
Space Studio
8 Lookout RoadS P A C E studio - Yoga & Meditation - is nestled at the top of Mt Victoria, above Wellington harbour, and only 500 metres from our property at the foot of Mt Victoria overlooking the ocean!
Our intention is to create a rejuvenating, invigorating & inspiring yoga & mindfulness space, where you can thrive. We believe that when we practice together, in a beautiful & uplifting environment, supported by skillful & caring teachers, then we more easily feel energized, relaxed & well.
As the owners of S P A C E, we have lived beside this special piece of land for 20 years. S P A C E has been designed & built to look out over the ever-changing landscape – the sea, the hills & the sky. We’re dedicated & committed to sharing this environment & experience with you.
https://spaceyoga.nz/yoga-classes-wellington/
See you soon
Lana Bright & Oliver Ferry
SuperMarkets
A large supermarket with daily specials located in Chaffeur Street (Courtnay Place region). Ten minutes drive from our house. Refer map in our Welcome Book.
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New World Wellington City
279 Wakefield St A large supermarket with daily specials located in Chaffeur Street (Courtnay Place region). Ten minutes drive from our house. Refer map in our Welcome Book.
Also ten minutes from our house via Alexander Road on the town belt. Super cheap prices and wide aisles.
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PAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie
78 Rongotai RdAlso ten minutes from our house via Alexander Road on the town belt. Super cheap prices and wide aisles.
Getting Around
Uber works well in Wellington. Download the App if you haven't already. We also have a Monday to Friday Mt. Victoria bus service refer timetable in the guest info basket.
Uber Wellington Greenlight Hub
176 Tory StUber works well in Wellington. Download the App if you haven't already. We also have a Monday to Friday Mt. Victoria bus service refer timetable in the guest info basket.
Top places to Shop in Wellington
The best known strip in Wellington, Cuba Street brings a slice of bohemia to the capital. Home to eclectic fashion, vintage finds and independent boutiques, it is a funky street where retail stores blend in with a miscellany of cool cafes, bars and restaurants. Shopping here is always plenty of fun!
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Cuba Mall
The best known strip in Wellington, Cuba Street brings a slice of bohemia to the capital. Home to eclectic fashion, vintage finds and independent boutiques, it is a funky street where retail stores blend in with a miscellany of cool cafes, bars and restaurants. Shopping here is always plenty of fun!
Welcome to the Wellington Underground Market. Supporting local artists, designers and small businesses, every Saturday*
10am to 4pm on Wellington's Waterfront.
This is a free undercover event in the heart of Wellington's picturesque waterfront. Grab some delicious ‘street food’ and an organic fair trade coffee while you wander. Find us under Frank Kitts Park, Jervois Quay.
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Wellington Underground Market
102 Oriental ParadeWelcome to the Wellington Underground Market. Supporting local artists, designers and small businesses, every Saturday*
10am to 4pm on Wellington's Waterfront.
This is a free undercover event in the heart of Wellington's picturesque waterfront. Grab some delicious ‘street food’ and an organic fair trade coffee while you wander. Find us under Frank Kitts Park, Jervois Quay.
The Golden Mile - formed by Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street and Courtenay Place, the ‘Golden Mile’ encompasses some of the best shopping on offer in the capital. High fashion and boutique stores abound in its pedestrian-heavy paths. In Lambton Quay, don’t forget to visit David Jones, a department store with an abundance of local and international labels, and Old Bank Arcade, an historic building that’s home to top Kiwi designers.
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayThe Golden Mile - formed by Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street and Courtenay Place, the ‘Golden Mile’ encompasses some of the best shopping on offer in the capital. High fashion and boutique stores abound in its pedestrian-heavy paths. In Lambton Quay, don’t forget to visit David Jones, a department store with an abundance of local and international labels, and Old Bank Arcade, an historic building that’s home to top Kiwi designers.