Janine’s guidebook for your Wellington Stay

Janine
Janine’s guidebook for your Wellington Stay

Sightseeing

Great museum experience, much is free to view, and some feature exhibitions
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Музей Нової Зеландії Те Папа Тонгарева
55 Cable St
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Great museum experience, much is free to view, and some feature exhibitions
Fun experience, great view of Wellington. Take time to wander through the Botanic Gardens
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Канатна дорога Веллінгтона
280 Lambton Quay
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Fun experience, great view of Wellington. Take time to wander through the Botanic Gardens
Fun to hang out and look at quirky shops, different people, art galleries, and cafes/restaurants/pubs.
Cuba Mall
Fun to hang out and look at quirky shops, different people, art galleries, and cafes/restaurants/pubs.
Lovely peaceful and easy walking around the sanctuary, birds amazing and the Tuatara are quite superb to watch sunning themelves on teh bank.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road
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Lovely peaceful and easy walking around the sanctuary, birds amazing and the Tuatara are quite superb to watch sunning themelves on teh bank.

Neighbourhoods

Access to the town belt is right across the road from our cottage. Wander the many bush trails, enjoy the views, and climb to the top of Mt Victoria.
Mount Victoria Lookout Walkway
Mount Victoria Lookout Walkway
Access to the town belt is right across the road from our cottage. Wander the many bush trails, enjoy the views, and climb to the top of Mt Victoria.
Our local beach is 10 minutes walk down the hill, but around the corner is Lyall Bay which is a lovely beach for swimming and walking. Or travel further towards Owhiro Bay and beyond takes you to a coastal walk to a seal colony at Red Rocks. Great for a picnic outing on a good day.
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Houghton Bay
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Our local beach is 10 minutes walk down the hill, but around the corner is Lyall Bay which is a lovely beach for swimming and walking. Or travel further towards Owhiro Bay and beyond takes you to a coastal walk to a seal colony at Red Rocks. Great for a picnic outing on a good day.
Great beach, with iconic cafes. Queen Sally's on Queens drtive is our favourite coffee, but Maranui is famous for its breakfasts and lively vibe. You can walk around the coast (40 minutes) for a coffee, then work off the muffin by coming straight up the steps from the end of Queens drive/Sutherland Road, to complete the circuit.
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Lyall Bay
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Great beach, with iconic cafes. Queen Sally's on Queens drtive is our favourite coffee, but Maranui is famous for its breakfasts and lively vibe. You can walk around the coast (40 minutes) for a coffee, then work off the muffin by coming straight up the steps from the end of Queens drive/Sutherland Road, to complete the circuit.

Food scene

The BEST chinese food ever. Tasty and tangy Beijing sauces. Family owned and so close to us in Newtown.
The Beijing Restaurant
164 Riddiford St
The BEST chinese food ever. Tasty and tangy Beijing sauces. Family owned and so close to us in Newtown.
Asian/Vietamese fusion street food. I love this busy littel restaurant in Dixon street . So popular you need to book ahead.
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The Old Quarter
39 Dixon St
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Asian/Vietamese fusion street food. I love this busy littel restaurant in Dixon street . So popular you need to book ahead.
So close to us in Newtown, excellent Italian food and superb pizza's.
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Mediterranean Foods Trattoria and Deli
42 Constable St
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So close to us in Newtown, excellent Italian food and superb pizza's.
Our well travelled children say this is the best Mexican food outside of Mexico. Cheap and cheerful and part of ou local scene.
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Viva Mexico
161 Riddiford Street
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Our well travelled children say this is the best Mexican food outside of Mexico. Cheap and cheerful and part of ou local scene.
This is the best coffee anywhere (or so we believe). Our local quirky and cheerful little cafe with wholesome treats as well. Try also the sister restaurant down the road; the iconic MARANUI restaurant in the surf life saving building.
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Queen Sally's Diamond Deli
200 Queens Dr
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This is the best coffee anywhere (or so we believe). Our local quirky and cheerful little cafe with wholesome treats as well. Try also the sister restaurant down the road; the iconic MARANUI restaurant in the surf life saving building.
Arguably one of th best Indian restaurants in Wellington.
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Planet Spice
128 Riddiford St
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Arguably one of th best Indian restaurants in Wellington.

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Транспорт

#23 Bus through Newtown to the city

# 23 bus stop is 5 minuites walk up the hill towards the north. Every hour during week days, but limited service on weekends and evenings