Wellington

Dining

Maranui Surf Club

Great place to dose up on sturdy coffee and a solid menu while enjoying the waves of Lyall Bay rolling in, outside the large bay windows. Old Surf Club artifacts dot the walls, adding to the charm. Swim at your own peril (notoriously cold).

Things to See

Zealandia Eco Sanctuary

Just 10 minutes away from downtown Wellington, Zealandia Sanctuary offers visitors a chance to see many of New Zealand's native bird and reptile species in their natural habitat.

Things to see

Wellington Writers Walk

Discover 23 tributes to this city by the sea - amazing typographical sculptures dotted unexpectedly along Wellington's picturesque waterfront.

Shopping

Slow Boat Records

Slow Boat Records has been providing Wellington with the widest range of records from across the genres for over twenty years. With music from the ‘50s through to the latest releases, this is the store that knows your music.

Dining

La Boca Loca

Fresh Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their margaritas earned them a place in Time Out Melbourne's list of Wellington's Top Five Bars.

Fitness

Hutt River Trail

A scenic and pleasant river trail that goes from Petone right up to the Akatarawa ranges. You can fish, cycle, walk, run, tramp & kayak.

Things to see

Kupe Lookout

The Kupe looks out over the entrance to Wellington harbour. It’s a 15-minute walk along the Benoit Trail on the Oruaiti Reserve above Seatoun.

Shopping

The Old Bank Arcade

A Wellington Heritage building which used to house the Bank of NZ and has since been converted into a boutique shopping center with New Zealand’s best designer brands.