Sightseeing
Makara Beach
A great spot for walk and a picnic lunch.
ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
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Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants.
Wilton Bush Road
Wilton Bush RoadOtari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants.
One of the oldest botanic gardens in New Zealand, this central city garden was established in 1868.
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Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StOne of the oldest botanic gardens in New Zealand, this central city garden was established in 1868.
Neighbourhoods
Anyone keen for a closer look at Wellington's wind turbines. Makara Walkway is a 6.6 kilometre loop that begins and ends at Makara Beach. A half hour drive from Wellington city, this popular 3-4 hour walk offers fabulous views.
1 Aug to 30 Sep Lambing season
Makara Road
Makara RoadAnyone keen for a closer look at Wellington's wind turbines. Makara Walkway is a 6.6 kilometre loop that begins and ends at Makara Beach. A half hour drive from Wellington city, this popular 3-4 hour walk offers fabulous views.
1 Aug to 30 Sep Lambing season
Food scene
Neighborhood pub serving bar bites, pizza & elevated mains in a relaxed atmosphere.
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The Pickle Jar
5 Parkvale RdNeighborhood pub serving bar bites, pizza & elevated mains in a relaxed atmosphere.
One Fat Bird
162 Karori RdNice restaurant