Guidebook for Wellington
Drinks & Nightlife
There’s a variety of places along the waterfront to eat and drink − from cafes to restaurants, bars and fine dining. Popular activities along the waterfront include skating, biking, powering the paddle boats, or taking a kayak out onto the harbour. There are numerous artworks and sculptures to admire and heritage trails to walk along.
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Wellington Waterfront
There’s a variety of places along the waterfront to eat and drink − from cafes to restaurants, bars and fine dining. Popular activities along the waterfront include skating, biking, powering the paddle boats, or taking a kayak out onto the harbour. There are numerous artworks and sculptures to admire and heritage trails to walk along.
Sightseeing
No trip to Wellington is complete without a short ride on the famous cable car. Enjoy great views from the lookout and easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (Carter Observatory) and Zealandia (via free shuttle).
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Wellington Seilbahn
280 Lambton QuayNo trip to Wellington is complete without a short ride on the famous cable car. Enjoy great views from the lookout and easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (Carter Observatory) and Zealandia (via free shuttle).
Parks & Nature
The winding hill paths of the Garden are a popular spot for Wellington residents. It is used for walking, jogging and taking children to the playground, and tourists enjoy meandering through the Garden's many collections via the downhill path to the city.
The Gardens feature a large Victorian-style glasshouse, the Begonia House, the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and the Treehouse Visitor Centre. There is a large children's play area, a duck pond, and even glowworms visible some nights along paths in the Main Garden - there are monthly tours during autumn-spring (the Garden is otherwise closed at night).
Large sculptures and carvings are located throughout the garden. The Wellington City Council organises events during spring and summer months, such as free concerts in the Sound Shell.
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Wellington Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StThe winding hill paths of the Garden are a popular spot for Wellington residents. It is used for walking, jogging and taking children to the playground, and tourists enjoy meandering through the Garden's many collections via the downhill path to the city.
The Gardens feature a large Victorian-style glasshouse, the Begonia House, the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and the Treehouse Visitor Centre. There is a large children's play area, a duck pond, and even glowworms visible some nights along paths in the Main Garden - there are monthly tours during autumn-spring (the Garden is otherwise closed at night).
Large sculptures and carvings are located throughout the garden. The Wellington City Council organises events during spring and summer months, such as free concerts in the Sound Shell.
Home to New Zealand's native treasures and endangered exotic animals, you can get up close and personal with wildlife at the Zoo!
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Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell StHome to New Zealand's native treasures and endangered exotic animals, you can get up close and personal with wildlife at the Zoo!
ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary. It is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, 6 of which were previously absent from New Zealand for over 100 years. Their shuttle picks up visitors FREE from outside the city i-SITE and Te Papa.
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Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary. It is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, 6 of which were previously absent from New Zealand for over 100 years. Their shuttle picks up visitors FREE from outside the city i-SITE and Te Papa.
Mount Kaukau is the most visible high point in the Wellington landscape. A 4.2km walk, taking about 3 hours. This loop walk has a common entry and exit point and is suitable for those with average fitness. Starting at Simla Crescent the walk goes along the Northern Walkway up to the top of Mount Kaukau where there are picnic areas. At the summit, you go onto the Skyline Walkway and come back down behind Khandallah Swimming Pool.
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Mount Kaukau
Mount Kaukau is the most visible high point in the Wellington landscape. A 4.2km walk, taking about 3 hours. This loop walk has a common entry and exit point and is suitable for those with average fitness. Starting at Simla Crescent the walk goes along the Northern Walkway up to the top of Mount Kaukau where there are picnic areas. At the summit, you go onto the Skyline Walkway and come back down behind Khandallah Swimming Pool.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the national museum and art gallery of New Zealand. Permanent Exhibits include: Te Marae - the vibrancy of Maori culture brought close in this living marae.
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Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the national museum and art gallery of New Zealand. Permanent Exhibits include: Te Marae - the vibrancy of Maori culture brought close in this living marae.
Discover the intriguing stories of Wellington's history in this historic building filled with precious objects, beautiful displays and stunning technology.
The Wellington Museum Collections celebrate Wellington’s civic, social, cultural, maritime and economic history. Established through the transferal of material from the Wellington Maritime Museum Trust, its main focus is the heritage and histories of the people of Wellington.
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Wellington Museum
3 Jervois QuayDiscover the intriguing stories of Wellington's history in this historic building filled with precious objects, beautiful displays and stunning technology.
The Wellington Museum Collections celebrate Wellington’s civic, social, cultural, maritime and economic history. Established through the transferal of material from the Wellington Maritime Museum Trust, its main focus is the heritage and histories of the people of Wellington.
Everything Else
Take a journey to space in Carter Observatory's planetarium – a state of the art, digital experience that will take you on a virtual space journey.
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Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RoadTake a journey to space in Carter Observatory's planetarium – a state of the art, digital experience that will take you on a virtual space journey.
Essentials
Spark Store Johnsonville Kiosk
16 Broderick RdEntertainment & Activities
Venue for opera, dance and major musical shows, and is home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The art deco foyer houses the Jimmy Café and Bar – a great place to meet for a pre-show bite.
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St James Theatre
77 Courtenay PlVenue for opera, dance and major musical shows, and is home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The art deco foyer houses the Jimmy Café and Bar – a great place to meet for a pre-show bite.
BATS provides theatre goers with an exciting and unpredictable live show experience nearly every night throughout the year. The theatre encompasses an intimate auditorium and two cosy bars, providing the perfect night out in downtown Wellington.
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BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceBATS provides theatre goers with an exciting and unpredictable live show experience nearly every night throughout the year. The theatre encompasses an intimate auditorium and two cosy bars, providing the perfect night out in downtown Wellington.
Light House Cuba
29 Wigan StEvent Cinemas Queensgate
Island Bay
Nice beach, relax in the sun. Has a cafe and toilets.