Freya’s guidebook

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Freya’s guidebook

Sightseeing

$$-$$$ The immersive Lord of The Rings studio and creative experience, now updated with Thunderbirds memorabilia. This can be accessed by foot (short 5-minute walk) or by car, though parking is limited. Purchase tickets online.​
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The Weta Cave
1 Weka St
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$$-$$$ The immersive Lord of The Rings studio and creative experience, now updated with Thunderbirds memorabilia. This can be accessed by foot (short 5-minute walk) or by car, though parking is limited. Purchase tickets online.​
$$-$$$ The immersive Lord of The Rings studio and creative experience, now updated with Thunderbirds memorabilia. This can be accessed by foot (short 5-minute walk) or by car, though parking is limited. Purchase tickets online.​
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Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown Rd
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$$-$$$ The immersive Lord of The Rings studio and creative experience, now updated with Thunderbirds memorabilia. This can be accessed by foot (short 5-minute walk) or by car, though parking is limited. Purchase tickets online.​
A 20 minute one way trip via Nevay Road and a luscious green walking path. See the quaint cable cars and beautiful east harbour. Scorching bay has lovely soft sand and amazing calm sea for paddling - no swimming though!
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Scorching Bay Beach
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A 20 minute one way trip via Nevay Road and a luscious green walking path. See the quaint cable cars and beautiful east harbour. Scorching bay has lovely soft sand and amazing calm sea for paddling - no swimming though!
A great peaceful beach and cliff walk that takes you to abandoned bunkers from WWII, and on to a historic Pā (first Māori settling place) that’s a perfect spot to witness the Matariki.
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Breaker Bay
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A great peaceful beach and cliff walk that takes you to abandoned bunkers from WWII, and on to a historic Pā (first Māori settling place) that’s a perfect spot to witness the Matariki.
A large nearby beach perfect for families. Catch the East by West commuter ferry from here twice a day.
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Seatoun
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A large nearby beach perfect for families. Catch the East by West commuter ferry from here twice a day.
A scenic walk along Wellington’s south coast, taking you to amazing rock formations, abandoned bunkers, and the occasional seal!
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Red Rocks Walkway
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A scenic walk along Wellington’s south coast, taking you to amazing rock formations, abandoned bunkers, and the occasional seal!
$$ New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse was situated at Pencarrow, now it still stands nearby its lower lighthouse neighbour. Decommissioned, they now form part of a long nature walk home to endangered nesting birds. Access Pencarrow via the East Harbour. You can drive or catch the ​commuter ferry to Days Bay from Queens Wharf or Seatoun Wharf. Bikes can be rented from the ​Bike Shed​. Take care of the Wellington wind.
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Pencarrow Lighthouse
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$$ New Zealand's first permanent lighthouse was situated at Pencarrow, now it still stands nearby its lower lighthouse neighbour. Decommissioned, they now form part of a long nature walk home to endangered nesting birds. Access Pencarrow via the East Harbour. You can drive or catch the ​commuter ferry to Days Bay from Queens Wharf or Seatoun Wharf. Bikes can be rented from the ​Bike Shed​. Take care of the Wellington wind.
$$ Perfect for hiring a bike to access Pencarrow Lighthouse - but be mindful of the Wellington wind.
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The Bike Shed - Pencarrow
519 Muritai Rd
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$$ Perfect for hiring a bike to access Pencarrow Lighthouse - but be mindful of the Wellington wind.
Mount Kaukau is the best vantage spot to see Wellington city on a good day. It's an ~hour long, low intensity but beautiful bush walk.
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Mount Kaukau
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Mount Kaukau is the best vantage spot to see Wellington city on a good day. It's an ~hour long, low intensity but beautiful bush walk.
$$ Perfect for navigating one of the steepest capital cities. A great way to see the city comfortably and get up to Kelburn.
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Cable Car Kiosk
1 Upland Rd
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$$ Perfect for navigating one of the steepest capital cities. A great way to see the city comfortably and get up to Kelburn.
Watch planes and waves come in on this amazing inner-city surf beach.
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Lyall Bay Surf Beach
28 Lyall Parade
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Watch planes and waves come in on this amazing inner-city surf beach.
A calm inner-city beach amongst vibrant cafes, you just might forget the sand is imported.
Oriental Bay Beach
A calm inner-city beach amongst vibrant cafes, you just might forget the sand is imported.
A short walk or longer hike, depending on where you park, this lookout provides an amazing 360 view of Welly.
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Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout Road
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A short walk or longer hike, depending on where you park, this lookout provides an amazing 360 view of Welly.
$$ Great for nature walks and also overnight camping, home to Tuatara, blue penguins, and sheep. Liaise with the island ranger for your arrival time and take an appropriate East by West ferry from either Queens Wharf or Seatoun Wharf.
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Matiu / Somes Island
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$$ Great for nature walks and also overnight camping, home to Tuatara, blue penguins, and sheep. Liaise with the island ranger for your arrival time and take an appropriate East by West ferry from either Queens Wharf or Seatoun Wharf.

Arts and Culture

$$ Offering the latest films and cult experiences in art deco opulence. Pose with Gandalf outside and purchase ice-creams and popcorn at the cafe. Purchase tickets online.​ Perfect for a rainy day.
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The Roxy Cinema
5 Park Rd
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$$ Offering the latest films and cult experiences in art deco opulence. Pose with Gandalf outside and purchase ice-creams and popcorn at the cafe. Purchase tickets online.​ Perfect for a rainy day.
Free-$$ Exhibiting international and local artists in a bright, airy space. S​ee what’s on.​
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City Gallery Wellington
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Free-$$ Exhibiting international and local artists in a bright, airy space. S​ee what’s on.​
$-$$$ From dive bar to the home of NZ alternative music. Grab a drink or catch a gig.
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San Fran
171 Cuba St
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$-$$$ From dive bar to the home of NZ alternative music. Grab a drink or catch a gig.
$$-$$$ Queer owned and home to Wellington’s emerging comedy, caberet, and drag scenes. After show karaoke is the norm.
The Fringe Bar
26-32 Allen St
$$-$$$ Queer owned and home to Wellington’s emerging comedy, caberet, and drag scenes. After show karaoke is the norm.
$-$$ From amateur to professional, improv to war stories.
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BATS Theatre
1 Kent Terrace
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$-$$ From amateur to professional, improv to war stories.
$$-$$$ Wellington’s second stage, a perfect spot to catch emerging Kiwi talent.
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Circa
1 Taranaki St
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$$-$$$ Wellington’s second stage, a perfect spot to catch emerging Kiwi talent.

Food scene

$$$ Amazing brunch and lunch spot offering counter food and an a la carte menu. Catch the staff discussing famous faces or even spot one yourself. Right next to Weta Cave.
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The Larder
133 Darlington Rd
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$$$ Amazing brunch and lunch spot offering counter food and an a la carte menu. Catch the staff discussing famous faces or even spot one yourself. Right next to Weta Cave.
$$ A colourful comic-themed brunch spot right on the waterfront of Scorching Bay. Offering some of the best light in Wellington! An amazing refuel spot on the Scorching Bay walk.
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Scorch O Rama
497 Karaka Bay Rd
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$$ A colourful comic-themed brunch spot right on the waterfront of Scorching Bay. Offering some of the best light in Wellington! An amazing refuel spot on the Scorching Bay walk.
$$$ A great spot for brunch and dinner, occasionally offering dining experiences. Kiwi heartiness with a European flair. Amazing wine and great service.
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Cafe Polo
84 Rotherham Terrace
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$$$ A great spot for brunch and dinner, occasionally offering dining experiences. Kiwi heartiness with a European flair. Amazing wine and great service.
$ Miramar’s premier craft brew spot! Peak hipster with dangling lights, exposed wood, and a rotating cast of food trucks outside.
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Double Vision Brewing - Brewery, Bar and Fillery
Park Road
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$ Miramar’s premier craft brew spot! Peak hipster with dangling lights, exposed wood, and a rotating cast of food trucks outside.
$$ A contemporary spot for Indian cuisine with in-house and BYO drink options. Very yummy food, particularly the Tandoori Paneer if you’re veggie.
Tulsi Contemporary Indian Cuisine
11 Tauhinu Rd
$$ A contemporary spot for Indian cuisine with in-house and BYO drink options. Very yummy food, particularly the Tandoori Paneer if you’re veggie.
$$ A cute french-inspired bakery boasting a wide selection of vegan pastries and pizzas. Tasty coffee and friendly staff.
Nicoletta's
12 Park Rd
$$ A cute french-inspired bakery boasting a wide selection of vegan pastries and pizzas. Tasty coffee and friendly staff.
$ A great spot for fresh fish and chips in a vibrant seaside community.
Huckle & Co
31A Dundas St
$ A great spot for fresh fish and chips in a vibrant seaside community.
$$ A creative and colourful spot for brunch and lunch, serving some European imports.
Arcimboldi
24 Dundas St
$$ A creative and colourful spot for brunch and lunch, serving some European imports.
$$ A cute deli spot dedicated to high-quality ingredients. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy our counter goodies.
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Gipsy Kitchen
37 Glamis Ave
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$$ A cute deli spot dedicated to high-quality ingredients. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy our counter goodies.
$ A casual spot for Greek food, just one of many great spots nearby.
Souvlaki At Acropolis
508 Broadway
$ A casual spot for Greek food, just one of many great spots nearby.
$$ Totally veggie spot for brunch through dinner with amazing vegan options to boot. Watch the huge Lyall Bay waves while you dine. ​We recommend booking over the phone​.
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The Botanist
219 Onepu Rd
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$$ Totally veggie spot for brunch through dinner with amazing vegan options to boot. Watch the huge Lyall Bay waves while you dine. ​We recommend booking over the phone​.
$$$ A stripped-back brunch through dinner spot adored by locals. Great food, creative pizzas.
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Loretta
181 Cuba St
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$$$ A stripped-back brunch through dinner spot adored by locals. Great food, creative pizzas.
$$$ A rustic French-Italian restaurant with a bird-filled courtyard and inventive veggie alternatives.
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Olive Restaurant
170-172 Cuba St
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$$$ A rustic French-Italian restaurant with a bird-filled courtyard and inventive veggie alternatives.
$$ Popular brunch spot with Latin American influence. Be prepared for a queue!
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Fidel's Cafe
234 Cuba St
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$$ Popular brunch spot with Latin American influence. Be prepared for a queue!
$ A surprise veggie spot in Newtown with amazing counter food.
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Pranah Cafe
120 Riddiford St
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$ A surprise veggie spot in Newtown with amazing counter food.
$$ A hidden authentic Italian gem with carafe wine and wood-panelled decor.
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Cicio Cacio Osteria
167 Riddiford St
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$$ A hidden authentic Italian gem with carafe wine and wood-panelled decor.
$ Cheap and cheerful, this totally vegan spot offers everything you could have missed.
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Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe
167 Cuba St
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$ Cheap and cheerful, this totally vegan spot offers everything you could have missed.
$$ A large, open, and stylish courtyard perfect for friendly get-togethers on a good day. Serves pub grub and a good choice of beers and wines.
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Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
39 Abel Smith St
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$$ A large, open, and stylish courtyard perfect for friendly get-togethers on a good day. Serves pub grub and a good choice of beers and wines.
$$$ A local favourite for dinner on a special occasion.
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Charley Noble
1 Post Office Square
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$$$ A local favourite for dinner on a special occasion.
$$$$ Astounding fine dining with in-season produce and NZ wines, set amongst an old bank building. Knowledgeable staff and no air of superiority.
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Logan Brown Restaurant
192 Cuba St
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$$$$ Astounding fine dining with in-season produce and NZ wines, set amongst an old bank building. Knowledgeable staff and no air of superiority.

Things to do

$$ You can rent kayaks as well as go on their indoor rock climbing wall, which is reasonably priced and includes equipment!
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Fergs Kayaks
6 Queens Wharf
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$$ You can rent kayaks as well as go on their indoor rock climbing wall, which is reasonably priced and includes equipment!
$ Responsible for the re-emergence of many native species,​ Zealandia is one of my favourite places to go in Wellington. They are now home to over 200 Tuataras, and let you walk around colonial gold mining spaces. Take as long as you want in the extensive sanctuary, short and long loops are available. Wear appropriate footwear. There are wheelchair accessible walks.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road
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$ Responsible for the re-emergence of many native species,​ Zealandia is one of my favourite places to go in Wellington. They are now home to over 200 Tuataras, and let you walk around colonial gold mining spaces. Take as long as you want in the extensive sanctuary, short and long loops are available. Wear appropriate footwear. There are wheelchair accessible walks.
$$ Home to both native species (including Kiwi) and international species like lions, tigers, and sun bears (oh my!), this is a great spot and fun day out.
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Wellington Zoo
200 Daniell St
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$$ Home to both native species (including Kiwi) and international species like lions, tigers, and sun bears (oh my!), this is a great spot and fun day out.
Free-$$ Home to Wellington’s famous giant squid (frozen). O​ffers free exhibits and paid temporary installations.​
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable St
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Free-$$ Home to Wellington’s famous giant squid (frozen). O​ffers free exhibits and paid temporary installations.​
$-$$$ From dive bar to the home of NZ alternative music. Grab a drink or catch a gig.
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San Fran
171 Cuba St
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$-$$$ From dive bar to the home of NZ alternative music. Grab a drink or catch a gig.

Bars and Nightclubs

$$-$$$ The best cocktails in town. Creative through classic, and that’s just the books on the shelves! Catch live jazz and enjoy a cheese board.
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The Library
53 Courtenay Pl
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$$-$$$ The best cocktails in town. Creative through classic, and that’s just the books on the shelves! Catch live jazz and enjoy a cheese board.
$ Miramar’s premier craft brew spot! Peak hipster with dangling lights, exposed wood, and a rotating cast of food trucks outside.
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Double Vision Brewing - Brewery, Bar and Fillery
Park Road
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$ Miramar’s premier craft brew spot! Peak hipster with dangling lights, exposed wood, and a rotating cast of food trucks outside.
$$ A seashore craft brewery, offering great beer and quiz nights.
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Parrotdog Brewery
66 Kingsford Smith St
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$$ A seashore craft brewery, offering great beer and quiz nights.
$$ A Family craft brewery with a modern industrialist backdrop in the centre of the city.
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Whistling Sister Beer Co
100 Taranaki St
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$$ A Family craft brewery with a modern industrialist backdrop in the centre of the city.
$$$ Boasts an extensive wine-by-the-glass list with knowledgeable staff in the heart of the restaurant area.
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Noble Rot Wine Bar
6 Swan Ln
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$$$ Boasts an extensive wine-by-the-glass list with knowledgeable staff in the heart of the restaurant area.
$$/$$$ A traditional cocktail spot for the LGBT+ community in Wellington.
Scotty and Mal's Cocktail and Lounge Bar
176 Cuba St
$$/$$$ A traditional cocktail spot for the LGBT+ community in Wellington.
$-$$ The younger LGBT+ spot, for dancing to Britney Spears and Gaga unremixed. Super friendly bar staff, and even frequent drag shows and karaoke.
Ivy Bar & Cabaret
63 Cuba St
$-$$ The younger LGBT+ spot, for dancing to Britney Spears and Gaga unremixed. Super friendly bar staff, and even frequent drag shows and karaoke.
$$ Perfect for taking a night from after-dinner drinks to dancing. Laundry features frequent local DJs.
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Laundry
240 Cuba St
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$$ Perfect for taking a night from after-dinner drinks to dancing. Laundry features frequent local DJs.
$ A cosmic themed dive bar! Great for drinking or dancing with mates.
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Moon Pizza Music and Beer Bar
167 Riddiford St
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$ A cosmic themed dive bar! Great for drinking or dancing with mates.
$-$$$ From dive bar to the home of NZ alternative music. Grab a drink or catch a gig.
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San Fran
171 Cuba St
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$-$$$ From dive bar to the home of NZ alternative music. Grab a drink or catch a gig.

Neighbourhoods

Wellington’s nightlife strip, the centre of student nightlife. Find this in the CBD. $-$$$.
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Courtenay Place
Courtenay Place
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Wellington’s nightlife strip, the centre of student nightlife. Find this in the CBD. $-$$$.

Savjeti o gradu

Kretanje mjestom

You'll need a snapper

If you're travelling by bus, you'll need a red snapper card, available to purchase at most New World stores. You can top it up at a number of dairies or even public spaces at kiosks. Remember to 'snap' on AND off. Remember, Wellington busses utilise a hub based system which can be confusing. Use the Metlink app, as well as the online journey planner, when you make trips.
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Parking

Wellington CBD parking now costs every day of the week including weekends. Pay with coin, snapper, or EFTPOS (card). Max parking time can be found beneath the blue P sign (in minutes). Do not park on yellow lines.
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Rideshares

Uber is available in Wellington, but so are friendlier rideshare services like Zoomy and Ola. These all operate from the airport. Ridesharing scooters, the Uber Jump and Flamingo, also operate in Wellington CBD and surrounding suburbs.
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No asses where there's glasses!

Please do not sit on surfaces people may eat from, especially public ones such as picnic tables; this is highly frowned upon by Maori culture.
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Weather

Wellington is subject to highly variable weather. Pack for all elements, but due to the wind, a good long rain coat is more use than a brolly. While our sun might not be too hot, it's notoriously intense, so the mantra of slip, slop, slap, and wrap is useul from the high-teens upwards. Slip into the shade, slop on some suncream, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses (with adequate UV protection).
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Emergency numbers

In an emergency, or fire, police, and ambulance, dial 111.