Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
Fu Xian Takeaway
347 The ParadeTakeaway - fish & chips, or Chinese food. There's a park opposite.
A short but scenic 10-minute walk along the seaside. Good for a coffee, or breakfast or lunch.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The EsplanadeA short but scenic 10-minute walk along the seaside. Good for a coffee, or breakfast or lunch.
Great place to read the paper or indulge in a sweet treat.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
The Blue Belle Cafe
142 The ParadeGreat place to read the paper or indulge in a sweet treat.
Brew'd Island Bay
163 The ParadePub food.
Burger Wisconsin
65 The ParadeBurgers to take away.
Maranui is a Wellington icon, for coffee or a meal. What a view!
129 Einheimische empfehlen
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeMaranui is a Wellington icon, for coffee or a meal. What a view!
Wonderful Italian restaurant, with woodfired pizza and a great atmosphere. Stock up on groceries at the same time, in the shop that's part of the restaurant.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Mediterranean Foods Trattoria and Deli
42 Constable StWonderful Italian restaurant, with woodfired pizza and a great atmosphere. Stock up on groceries at the same time, in the shop that's part of the restaurant.
The Botanist
219 Onepu RdVegetarian restaurant.
Monsoon Poon
12 Blair StAsian fusion restaurant. Great atmosphere and cocktails.
Annam Restaurant
125 Featherston StFrench/Vietnamese fusion - the food is delicious.
Entertainment & Activities
Cozy, local movie theatre. Also has a good cafe/restaurant.
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeCozy, local movie theatre. Also has a good cafe/restaurant.
For a big dose of art deco, the Roxy does it in style. They also have a wonderful range of cocktails, and don't miss the tasting platter in the restaurant.
84 Einheimische empfehlen
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park RdFor a big dose of art deco, the Roxy does it in style. They also have a wonderful range of cocktails, and don't miss the tasting platter in the restaurant.
Sightseeing
Get your bearings with a panoramic view of Wellington.
178 Einheimische empfehlen
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadGet your bearings with a panoramic view of Wellington.
Catch the cable car up, then stroll down to the Beehive (parliament building) through the botanical gardens.
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Wellington Seilbahn
280 Lambton QuayCatch the cable car up, then stroll down to the Beehive (parliament building) through the botanical gardens.
Eclectic shops and great cafes. Take your photo at the bucket fountain.
170 Einheimische empfehlen
Cuba Street
151 Cuba StEclectic shops and great cafes. Take your photo at the bucket fountain.
Shopping
Made Marion Craft
166 Cuba StCraft supplies, yarn and all sorts of goodies.
Made.It
103 Victoria StLocally made gifts and souvenirs.
Saturday market, with craft, gifts, food and clothing. Something for everyone.
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Wellington Underground Market
102 Oriental ParadeSaturday market, with craft, gifts, food and clothing. Something for everyone.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Library
53 Courtenay PlCocktails and dessert, in a room full of books.
Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StLocal brewery and restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Te Papa Tongarewa
Famous for a reason. Get lost for a day in the museum.
Essentials
New World Island Bay
6 Medway St Supermarket.