Essentials
Countdown Crofton Downs
124 Churchill DrNew World Thorndon
150 Molesworth StUnichem Pharmacy
58 Miramar AvePharmacy
Arts & Culture
Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Store
55 Cable StWellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayThe Weta Cave
1 Weka StWorth doing the tour, book online as they get very busy.
The Great War Exhibition
Wellington Seilbahn
280 Lambton QuayParks & Nature
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadVery good cafe called Picnic at a the rose garden. Also the Cable Car goes up there from the city.
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Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StVery good cafe called Picnic at a the rose garden. Also the Cable Car goes up there from the city.
Great views of the city with very good walking trails. Ask me and I can tell you the way up to it from our house.
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Town Belt
Great views of the city with very good walking trails. Ask me and I can tell you the way up to it from our house.
Very good walking with stunning views of the city and sea. You can see the South Island on a clear day. Highest point in Wellington so does need a reasonable level of fitness.
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Mount Kaukau
Very good walking with stunning views of the city and sea. You can see the South Island on a clear day. Highest point in Wellington so does need a reasonable level of fitness.
Very good walk on a nice day, requires a good level of fitness especially if it is windy. You will need to drive to the seaside suburb of Eastbourne.
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Pencarrow Lighthouse
Very good walk on a nice day, requires a good level of fitness especially if it is windy. You will need to drive to the seaside suburb of Eastbourne.
You should see seals, allow half a day and take lunch! South Coast weather can be wild and windy so dress to the conditions!
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Red Rocks - Pariwhero
You should see seals, allow half a day and take lunch! South Coast weather can be wild and windy so dress to the conditions!
Well worth a visit if you have time. ferry from the city.
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Matiu/Somes Island
Well worth a visit if you have time. ferry from the city.
Remutaka Rail Trail
Great bike ride!
Sightseeing
Iconic bucket fountain! Cuba Street is a good local hang-out.
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Bucket Fountain
Iconic bucket fountain! Cuba Street is a good local hang-out.
Home of the New Zealand Government. It's worth doing the public tour.
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Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetHome of the New Zealand Government. It's worth doing the public tour.
Mount Victoria
Great views of the city, you can drive or walk to the top.
Getting Around
Bahnhof Wellington
Bunny StreetCentral train station.
Wellington International Airport
Stewart Duff DriveEntertainment & Activities
Fabulous Art Deco cinema, located in Miramar the centre of Wellingtons film industry.
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The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdFabulous Art Deco cinema, located in Miramar the centre of Wellingtons film industry.
Penthouse Cinema & Cafe
205 Ohiro RdVery good movie cinema and cafe/restaurant.
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StEmbassy Theatre
Home of the premiere of the Lord of the Rings.