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Nothing beats a stroll by the waterfront on your first day in town. Once there, head north along the waterfront and jump on the famous Wellington Cable Car for some birds-eye views across the city and harbour. RELATED: 6 UNDERRATED NEW ZEALAND TOWNS YOU SHOULD VISIT
You cangrab a bite at the top of the cable car, but it’s well worth coming back into town to eat. Especially if you’ve got time for a stroll along Oriental Bay before dinner (head east of Kent Terrace along the waterfront and you can’t miss it). Wellington, being by the harbour, is a great city for seafood, especially New Zealand staples like white...
New Zealand is world famous for its wine which, in Wellington, is perhaps best sampled at Noble Rot Wine Bar just off Cuba Street. But it’s the craft beer that gets all the hype here, and rightly so. Grab a Craft Beer Capital map to get your bearings; there are 19 craft beer bars on it, all within walking distance of each other. Malthouse on Courte...
Wellington’s go-to ‘bohemian’ strip, Cuba Street, has a massive range of cafes. The food doesn’t get much better than at Floriditas, an upscale but unpretentious spot with all your brunch and lunch classics done right. For the night owls, local favourite Midnight Espresso on the opposite side is open until 3 am (you won’t find a cup of java that go...
Shopping-wise, too, Cuba Street is a winner. Think books, records, antiques, vintage clothing and more vintage clothing. It’s where the Wellington Night Market is held every Friday – a chance to buy some New Zealand handicrafts and grab a bite of quality street food. At the slicker end of the shopping spectrum there’s the ‘Golden Mile’, northwest o...
An afternoon (or a day or two) at Te Papa Tongarewa is mandatory. It’s New Zealand’s premier museum, and has just got even better with the addition of the double-story Toi Art gallery in early 2018. Thorough and inexpensive tours run daily, and it’s best to go on one of these to get the full experience if you’re new to Maori and Pacific cultures. W...
Got some time up the sleeve? Some of Wellington’s best is found on the outskirts of town, and because Welly’s so compact, you’re never reallytravelling that far. Take in the gothic beauty of Old St Paul’s Cathedral, one of New Zealand’s most important heritage structures. It’s a short cab ride or half-hour walk north from the city centre. On the we...
Oct 3, 2016 · Pretty bloody marginal. Whichever way you look at it, Wellington looks pretty bloody marginal. There’s a good reason for that. The landscape was created by seismic activity – that’s earthquakes, to you and me. The Pacific and the Australian plates meet passionately directly below the city.
May 22, 2022 · Dubbed the ‘Coolest Little Capital’ by Lonely Planet, New Zealand’s capital Wellington is also its cultural capital for its lively, creative and colourful arts scene, inspiring architecture and leading galleries and museums.
Jun 5, 2021 · 12 Reasons to Visit Wellington, New Zealand’s Cool Capital. It’s been dubbed as the ‘coolest little capital in the world’ by Lonely Planet and Wellington is the city that doesn’t disappoint.
Jul 28, 2020 · Why Wellington? With its strong arty vibe and world-famous cafe culture, Wellington, the parliamentary home to New Zealand’s golden gal Jacinda Ardern is an enigma of a city with a huge, quirky heart. The country’s capital is offbeat, unconventional and sophisticated and wears this badge proudly.
Apr 11, 2024 · So adding Wellington to your itinerary of New Zealand’s North Island is your chance to visit the “coolest little capital in the world.”. With one day in Wellington, you will have plenty of time to visit the world-famous Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
