Wellington Travel Guide

 30 Reviews  Take a guided tour and learn about how New Zealand's government works. You'll see how laws are passed. Bills are introduced into the democratically elected House of Representatives, who then vote on them. When a Bill is passed, it then becomes an Act. New Zealand remains a constitutional monarchy,... 

 22 Reviews  This funicular system reminds me of the ones in Quebec and Pittsburgh. It takes visitors from Lambton Quay (Wellington's main street) up Kelburn. From here, one can visit the Cable Car Museum, the Botanical Gardens, and the Planetarium. 

 34 Reviews  If any museum can equal the one in Auckland, then this is it. This is Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand. It covers all the natural history of this country. This is another must-see for any visitor to Wellington. 

 11 Reviews  Lambton Quay crosses Wellington downtown and shops (international chains and local activities) line up on both sides of the road. While shopping and window-shopping also take a look at some "old" buildings around you and rest from the sun under their shadows. 

 17 Reviews  One of the world's best botanic gardens, this one offers a stunning array of plants and habitats from New Zealand and Australia. It has miles of beautiful hiking trails. This is a must-see for anyone visiting this city, especially nature lovers. It also contains a number of unique works of public... 

 25 Reviews  This is the best place to learn all about Wellington's past, especially the maritime history. It's full of ship models, sea memorabilia, and exhibits on local life in the past. Of particular interest are exhibits from the ill-fated inter-island ferry T.E.V. Wahine, which was lost at sea with heavy... 

 9 Reviews  The Karori Wildlife Centre is a very impressive and pleasant “oasis” of nature so very close to the centre of the city. What seems like an entire valley of gorgeous bushclad hillsides, is fenced with a very special pest proof barrier, that measures 8.6km in length. You can find a woven network of... 

 5 Reviews  I have spent a lot of time at the Wellington Zoo because I grew up in this city. And I have seen it change from lions and tigers in tiny concrete cages to something way more animal friendly. Back in my day we had pony cart rides, elephant rides, and gondola rides. Yes, that is right, gondola ride... 

 1 Review and 403 Opinions  My stay at the Bolten was great. After a flight in from Seattle, connecting in Aukland, I arrived... 

 1 Review  There are several outlets of this coffee house, and although the coffee and the cakes might be delicious I am absolutely not interested in that. It is the gelato that makes my mouth water only by the thought of it. Perhaps you do not know yet that one of the things I miss most in New Zealand is... 

 3 Reviews  We went to this restaurant when we had planned to have dinner somewhere at the Waterfront around Queen’s Wharf and did not find the restaurants overly exciting, especially the Loaded Hog has a much nicer atmosphere in Christchurch. So we walked back towards Lambton Quay, intenting to take the bus to... 

 2 Reviews  The Green Parrot has been in operation since 1926 and is a bit of an institution in Wellington. Located near the corner of Taranaki and Cable streets the restaurant is rather basic with older formica tables and comfy old style seats. On arriving you are seated and then get some slices of bread with... 

 2 Reviews  One Red Dog is listed as a pizza restaurant and it, in my experience, delivers some of the best. Located off Wellington's Courtenay Place in Blair St, ORD is very popular so get there early. There are tables in prime locations by the window and many others dotted around catering for different group... 

 1 Review  As this bar and restaurant (with really good and now award winning food; see update at the bottom) has been described as legendary, iconic, a must-have-been place and Wellington institution in every travel guide for centuries we would not want to miss it on our last Wellington visit. Well, it was... 

 1 Review  I've labelled L'Affare as a Coffeehouse as no option for a Cafe. Caffe L'Affare is more than just a coffee place with its really good breakfast and lunch menus as well as great coffee. The place is normally very very busy though service is quick and friendly in the face of lots of suits with... 

 1 Review  The Thistle Inn is an interesting place to visit for an evening drink. It's history begins in 1840, where it stood very near to the waterfront until land was reclaimed in 1876 pushing the foreshore further away. Check out the photos on the wall, depicting this. Some photos from early years and... 

 2 Reviews  This was the most amazing machine I found! Here you can free up some memory space on your digital camera by a number of ways: Print digital photos from $1-45 NZD per print. Edit digital photos. Email your digital photos - $5 NZD total. Save digital photos to CD. Your own CD $5 NZD CD supplied...