Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Ekim Burgers
257 Cuba StBest burgers in NZ, hands down.
Sightseeing
A trip to Welly isn't complete without going to the top of Mt Vic to check out the sights, and the gales .
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Mount Victoria
A trip to Welly isn't complete without going to the top of Mt Vic to check out the sights, and the gales .
The national museum of NZ - Te Papa has excellent permanent exhibitions, and some seriously good temporary ones too.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
The national museum of NZ - Te Papa has excellent permanent exhibitions, and some seriously good temporary ones too.
NZ is lucky that it doesn't have any deadly animals - so what we do have is an amazing bunch of birds. Zealandia is a massive outdoor aviary - well worth a visit.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadNZ is lucky that it doesn't have any deadly animals - so what we do have is an amazing bunch of birds. Zealandia is a massive outdoor aviary - well worth a visit.
NZ's capital building - this unique building (hence the beehive monkier) has great free tours, and is a beautiful part of central Wellington.
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Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetNZ's capital building - this unique building (hence the beehive monkier) has great free tours, and is a beautiful part of central Wellington.
Matiu/Somes is Wellington's quarantine island. That might sound like a strange spot for a day trip, but it's a great place for a picnic and trip across the harbour.
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Matiu / Somes Island
Matiu/Somes is Wellington's quarantine island. That might sound like a strange spot for a day trip, but it's a great place for a picnic and trip across the harbour.
The beautiful Wellington botanic gardens are a fantastic place to wander the day away, and see some great views of the city.
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Jardin botanique de Wellington
101 Glenmore StThe beautiful Wellington botanic gardens are a fantastic place to wander the day away, and see some great views of the city.
The famous Wellington Cable car is a trip back in time, and by far the easiest way to get up the city's steep hill.
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Funiculaire de Wellington
280 Lambton QuayThe famous Wellington Cable car is a trip back in time, and by far the easiest way to get up the city's steep hill.
Wellington's inner city beach! If the sun is shining, (and the rain stays away) you'll find the whole city down on the (artificial ...) sand.
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Oriental Bay
Wellington's inner city beach! If the sun is shining, (and the rain stays away) you'll find the whole city down on the (artificial ...) sand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Right next door is the R&V, the perfect spot for a craft beer, and to spot Bruce, the resident bulldog.
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The Rogue & Vagabond
18 Garrett StRight next door is the R&V, the perfect spot for a craft beer, and to spot Bruce, the resident bulldog.
Shopping
It's a bit further afield - but if you're a fan of the Lord of the Rings then a visit to the Weta Cave is a compulsory stop while you're in Wellington.
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The Weta Cave
1 Weka StIt's a bit further afield - but if you're a fan of the Lord of the Rings then a visit to the Weta Cave is a compulsory stop while you're in Wellington.
Central city 'metro' (meaning small) supermarket where you can get your day to day supplies.
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New World Willis Street Metro
70 Willis StCentral city 'metro' (meaning small) supermarket where you can get your day to day supplies.
Arts & Culture
The Wellington City Art Gallery is a great place to get in out of the weather and check out the excellent exhibitions.
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Galerie de la ville de Wellington
The Wellington City Art Gallery is a great place to get in out of the weather and check out the excellent exhibitions.
Everything Else
If you need a workout - hit the gym of the pool at Freyburg, which does casual entry.
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Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
139 Oriental ParadeIf you need a workout - hit the gym of the pool at Freyburg, which does casual entry.
The mighty basin reserve is the spiritual home of cricket - if you combine a match with a sunny day, there is no better place to be.
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Basin Reserve
The mighty basin reserve is the spiritual home of cricket - if you combine a match with a sunny day, there is no better place to be.
Wellington's major sports stadium - hope the mighty Hurricanes (rugby) and the Phoenix (soccer football).
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Stade Westpac
105 Waterloo QuayWellington's major sports stadium - hope the mighty Hurricanes (rugby) and the Phoenix (soccer football).
Central point for buses (suburban and intercity), and trains to the hinterland.
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Wellington Railway Station
Bunny StreetCentral point for buses (suburban and intercity), and trains to the hinterland.