Guidebook for Wellington
Food Scene
This is by far the most recognised cafe...beloved by both locals and tourists. You get a nice view of Lyall Bay from the Cafe, and coffee & breakfast are top-notch! The cafe are only open for breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. Closed at nights.
You can easily walk to the cafe in 12 minutes, and explore the beautiful beach of Lyall Bay after enjoying the food.
The place is always busy due to its popularity regardless of weather condition, so we recommend guests to either go early in the morning or otherwise be prepared for 15~30 minutes of waiting time to get a table. A table for two people should generally be made available within 15 minutes due to generally quick turnaround of customers.
129 yerel halk öneriyor
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeThis is by far the most recognised cafe...beloved by both locals and tourists. You get a nice view of Lyall Bay from the Cafe, and coffee & breakfast are top-notch! The cafe are only open for breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. Closed at nights.
You can easily walk to the cafe in 12 minutes, and explore the beautiful beach of Lyall Bay after enjoying the food.
The place is always busy due to its popularity regardless of weather condition, so we recommend guests to either go early in the morning or otherwise be prepared for 15~30 minutes of waiting time to get a table. A table for two people should generally be made available within 15 minutes due to generally quick turnaround of customers.
The cafe is one of the closest cafe (7 minutes walk) from house.
The coffee & food is delicious, and it is open at both lunch and dinner. If guests would like to dine out, it is a good dinner option due to its proximity.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Elements Lyall Bay
144 Onepu RdThe cafe is one of the closest cafe (7 minutes walk) from house.
The coffee & food is delicious, and it is open at both lunch and dinner. If guests would like to dine out, it is a good dinner option due to its proximity.
This Greek Cafe has great selections of shelf food with many delicious Greek pastries. It is only 5 minutes walk from the house, so highly recommended if you want something different for breakfast/branch.
A Taste of Greece
31 Coutts StThis Greek Cafe has great selections of shelf food with many delicious Greek pastries. It is only 5 minutes walk from the house, so highly recommended if you want something different for breakfast/branch.
This bakery have wide selections of German sandwiches, pies, and pastries.
When available, we recommend you try made-to-order Reuben sandwich!
Original German Bakery
23 Bay RdThis bakery have wide selections of German sandwiches, pies, and pastries.
When available, we recommend you try made-to-order Reuben sandwich!
This restaurant serves authentic delicious Moroccan food such as Targine and Kebabs. It is slightly further away from the house (30 minutes walk), but on a good sunny day it may be a good alternate option.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Marrakech
305 Evans Bay ParadeThis restaurant serves authentic delicious Moroccan food such as Targine and Kebabs. It is slightly further away from the house (30 minutes walk), but on a good sunny day it may be a good alternate option.
Ramen Shop is situated at the heart of hippy Newtown. A friend of ours owns this Japanese fusion ramen place, and if you get a chance we highly recommend you try it! The restaurant is especially popular during cold rainy days due to their hotly served ramen (Japanese noodle soup).
24 yerel halk öneriyor
The Ramen Shop - Newtown
191 Riddiford StRamen Shop is situated at the heart of hippy Newtown. A friend of ours owns this Japanese fusion ramen place, and if you get a chance we highly recommend you try it! The restaurant is especially popular during cold rainy days due to their hotly served ramen (Japanese noodle soup).
If you want some good old fried chickens, then look no further than KFC. 8 minutes walk from home.
KFC Kilbirnie
55 Rongotai RdIf you want some good old fried chickens, then look no further than KFC. 8 minutes walk from home.
If you want fast-food option for lunch/dinner, then Subway is a more healthier option. 9 minutes walk from home.
Subway
234 Karori RdIf you want fast-food option for lunch/dinner, then Subway is a more healthier option. 9 minutes walk from home.
Sinbad Kebab House
47 Coutts StreetGood old kebab place that is close to the house (6 minutes walk).
Parks & Nature
Lyall Bay is one of the many popular beach spot in Wellington.
You can do many thingsat the beach:
• Hire surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks from surfshops
• Pet-friendly sections available for dog owners
• Family-friendly activities
• Romantic destination for couple
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is one of the many popular beach spot in Wellington.
You can do many thingsat the beach:
• Hire surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks from surfshops
• Pet-friendly sections available for dog owners
• Family-friendly activities
• Romantic destination for couple
If you want to explore Marine reserves in Wellington, Red Rocks Walkway is a must-visit place. The walkway will take you along a stunning view of ocean overseeing the South Island.
Tourists can also spot the famous Red Rocks seals colony between May~October.
The walk-way consists of many sections of sandy beach, unpaved path, loose pebbled paths. Make sure to bring water bottle and some light snacks to replenish energy.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Rocks Walkway
If you want to explore Marine reserves in Wellington, Red Rocks Walkway is a must-visit place. The walkway will take you along a stunning view of ocean overseeing the South Island.
Tourists can also spot the famous Red Rocks seals colony between May~October.
The walk-way consists of many sections of sandy beach, unpaved path, loose pebbled paths. Make sure to bring water bottle and some light snacks to replenish energy.
Sightseeing
Wellington Zoo is one of the popular destination as it is nicely tucked away in Newtown. The Zoo is not that big, but still house wide variety of animals (eg. Lion, Tiger, Giraffe, Baboon, Chimpanzee, Kiwibird, Meerkats, Blue Penquins, Red Panda)
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Wellington Hayvanat Bahçesi
200 Daniell StWellington Zoo is one of the popular destination as it is nicely tucked away in Newtown. The Zoo is not that big, but still house wide variety of animals (eg. Lion, Tiger, Giraffe, Baboon, Chimpanzee, Kiwibird, Meerkats, Blue Penquins, Red Panda)
Arts & Culture
If you are a fan of Lord of the Rings & Hobbit trilogies, then Weta Cave Museum in Miramar is probably one of the most popular destination.
The museum itself is not that big, but always very popular and busy as it is flocked with oversea tourists everyday. It is situated right next to the World-Famous Weta Workshop.
174 yerel halk öneriyor
The Weta Cave
1 Weka StIf you are a fan of Lord of the Rings & Hobbit trilogies, then Weta Cave Museum in Miramar is probably one of the most popular destination.
The museum itself is not that big, but always very popular and busy as it is flocked with oversea tourists everyday. It is situated right next to the World-Famous Weta Workshop.
Te Papa is New Zealand's largest national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.
When you get a chance, please do visit Gallipoli Exhibition, which commemorates the soldiers of both ANZAC and Turkish sides. It is by far one of the best museum experience...albeit a somber, but extremely rewarding one!
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Te Papa Tongarewa
Te Papa is New Zealand's largest national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.
When you get a chance, please do visit Gallipoli Exhibition, which commemorates the soldiers of both ANZAC and Turkish sides. It is by far one of the best museum experience...albeit a somber, but extremely rewarding one!
Essentials
This is the closest supermarket from the house. It is about 10 minutes walk, so very convenient access.
You should find everything you need for grocery related shopping.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Countdown Kilbirnie
47 Bay RdThis is the closest supermarket from the house. It is about 10 minutes walk, so very convenient access.
You should find everything you need for grocery related shopping.
This is second closest supermarket from the house. Pak'n Save is located right opposite Countdown supermarket.
It is much bigger than Countdown next-door, so if guests would like to buy more stuffs, Pak'nSave might be a good choice...however you may find yourself spending more time walking around looking for things.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
PAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie
78 Rongotai RdThis is second closest supermarket from the house. Pak'n Save is located right opposite Countdown supermarket.
It is much bigger than Countdown next-door, so if guests would like to buy more stuffs, Pak'nSave might be a good choice...however you may find yourself spending more time walking around looking for things.
Getting Around
You can catch Metlink Bus No. 3 from this bus stop, which is only 3 minutes walk away from the house.
Bus No. 3 comes through very frequently, and will take you to Courtney place, CBD in 15 minutes.
96 Onepu Rd
96 Onepu RoadYou can catch Metlink Bus No. 3 from this bus stop, which is only 3 minutes walk away from the house.
Bus No. 3 comes through very frequently, and will take you to Courtney place, CBD in 15 minutes.
Drinks & Nightlife
This Brewery Bar just opened up in late 2017. If you are a fan of IPA, Pale Ales, Pilsner, Parrotdog is a solid choice!
The bar-food is also delicious and compliments the beer. Apart from Parrotdog beers, they do also serve other beers and healthy lists of red & white wines.
Best of all, it's only 14 minutes walk from the AirBnB house, so you can safely drink and walk back home later. Otherwise Uber/Taxi home at average cost of $10~$13.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Parrotdog Brewery
66 Kingsford Smith StThis Brewery Bar just opened up in late 2017. If you are a fan of IPA, Pale Ales, Pilsner, Parrotdog is a solid choice!
The bar-food is also delicious and compliments the beer. Apart from Parrotdog beers, they do also serve other beers and healthy lists of red & white wines.
Best of all, it's only 14 minutes walk from the AirBnB house, so you can safely drink and walk back home later. Otherwise Uber/Taxi home at average cost of $10~$13.