Guidebook for Wellington
Parks & Nature
Iqabunga le-Botanic Garden
101 Glenmore StZealandia is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
Set around a picturesque reservoir, ZEALANDIA is home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife - all thriving wild in a world-first protected sanctuary.
Visit https://www.visitzealandia.com for more information
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadZealandia is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
Set around a picturesque reservoir, ZEALANDIA is home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife - all thriving wild in a world-first protected sanctuary.
Visit https://www.visitzealandia.com for more information
Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/enjoy-the-outdoors/gardens/otariwiltons-bush/visitor-information
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Otari-Wilton's Bush
150 Wilton RdOtari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/enjoy-the-outdoors/gardens/otariwiltons-bush/visitor-information
Waitangi Park
Herd StreetCity park with skateboard and play areas
Petone Recreation Grounds
36 Udy StreetFort Buckley
Location: Above Ngaio Gorge and the old Hutt Road, overlooking the harbour.
Entrance: Barnard Street, Wadestown.
Brief description: At Fort Buckley you can see the remains of two circular gun emplacements, which were built after growing fears of a Russian naval invasion.
Parking: Limited parking.
Accessibility: The entrance is clearly marked and a short, well-formed path leads down to the gun emplacements.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a leash.
History: The fort was the first of the harbour defences to be completed.
After the guns were moved to a different site in 1893, the fort was used as a training centre.
Fort Buckley was officially decommissioned in 1904, but an anti-aircraft battery was installed here during the Second World War.
The fort, which has a Category 1 rating from the NZ Historic Places Trust, is named after Sir Patrick Buckley, Colonial Secretary for the Stout-Vogel Government and founder of the Wellington Artillery volunteers in 1867.
This track was funded by the Friends of Fort Buckley, who also look after the ongoing planting, weeding and promotion of this site
Fort Buckley
Location: Above Ngaio Gorge and the old Hutt Road, overlooking the harbour.
Entrance: Barnard Street, Wadestown.
Brief description: At Fort Buckley you can see the remains of two circular gun emplacements, which were built after growing fears of a Russian naval invasion.
Parking: Limited parking.
Accessibility: The entrance is clearly marked and a short, well-formed path leads down to the gun emplacements.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a leash.
History: The fort was the first of the harbour defences to be completed.
After the guns were moved to a different site in 1893, the fort was used as a training centre.
Fort Buckley was officially decommissioned in 1904, but an anti-aircraft battery was installed here during the Second World War.
The fort, which has a Category 1 rating from the NZ Historic Places Trust, is named after Sir Patrick Buckley, Colonial Secretary for the Stout-Vogel Government and founder of the Wellington Artillery volunteers in 1867.
This track was funded by the Friends of Fort Buckley, who also look after the ongoing planting, weeding and promotion of this site
Arts & Culture
Cable Street near Te Papa Museum
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space
Guided tours of Parliament are available seven days a week. Explore parts of the Parliament buildings, learn about our parliamentary process and find out how you can participate in our democracy while accompanied by one of our knowledgeable tour guides. Along the way you will be able to see some of the many artworks and objects contained in the Parliamentary Collection.
Visit https://www.parliament.nz for more information
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New Zealand Parliament Buildings
1 Museum StGuided tours of Parliament are available seven days a week. Explore parts of the Parliament buildings, learn about our parliamentary process and find out how you can participate in our democracy while accompanied by one of our knowledgeable tour guides. Along the way you will be able to see some of the many artworks and objects contained in the Parliamentary Collection.
Visit https://www.parliament.nz for more information
At Space Place we share the stories of our New Zealand skies through multimedia exhibits, interactive galleries, the historic Thomas Cooke telescope and our digital, full-dome planetarium. Learn about planets, stars, constellations and galaxies and New Zealand’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Complete your trip through the galaxy, look back in time to our history of exploration with the transit of Venus and Māori starlore. Visit https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/space-place/ for more information
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Carter Observatory
40 Salamanca RoadAt Space Place we share the stories of our New Zealand skies through multimedia exhibits, interactive galleries, the historic Thomas Cooke telescope and our digital, full-dome planetarium. Learn about planets, stars, constellations and galaxies and New Zealand’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Complete your trip through the galaxy, look back in time to our history of exploration with the transit of Venus and Māori starlore. Visit https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/space-place/ for more information
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden (formerly known as Katherine Mansfield Birthplace) was the home of Katherine Mansfield, a prominent New Zealand author. The building, located in Thorndon, Wellington, is classified as a "Category I" historic place by Heritage New Zealand.
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Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
25 Tinakori RdKatherine Mansfield House and Garden (formerly known as Katherine Mansfield Birthplace) was the home of Katherine Mansfield, a prominent New Zealand author. The building, located in Thorndon, Wellington, is classified as a "Category I" historic place by Heritage New Zealand.
Getting Around
Link to Picton in the South island.
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Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
50 Waterloo QuayLink to Picton in the South island.
Wellington International Airport
Stewart Duff DriveAbout 20 minutes accrss town.
Ferry to south island
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Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayFerry to south island
The Interislander ferry is the longest running Cook Strait ferry service in New Zealand. Interislander sails between Wellington (North Island) and Picton (South Island). Our Interislander ferry is known as one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world and one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism experiences.
https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/interislander
Wellington Interislander Vehicle Check-in
Aotea QuayThe Interislander ferry is the longest running Cook Strait ferry service in New Zealand. Interislander sails between Wellington (North Island) and Picton (South Island). Our Interislander ferry is known as one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world and one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism experiences.
https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/interislander
Wellington Railway Station
Bunny Streethttps://www.metlink.org.nz
Join locals and visitors in a historic trip on the Wellington Cable Car. For over a hundred years passengers have enjoyed the dramatic views of our growing cityscape and the surrounding hills that define Wellington's harbour. It offers a charming escape from the busy city streets to the walkways of the Botanic Gardens.
There is simply no better way to experience the hidden charm that Wellington has to offer. Take this 5-minute ride from the heart of city center in Lambton Quay up through the hillside of Kelburn to the lookout perched high above the city. Enjoy easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (at Carter Observatory) . https://www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz
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I-Cable Car yase-Wellington
280 Lambton QuayJoin locals and visitors in a historic trip on the Wellington Cable Car. For over a hundred years passengers have enjoyed the dramatic views of our growing cityscape and the surrounding hills that define Wellington's harbour. It offers a charming escape from the busy city streets to the walkways of the Botanic Gardens.
There is simply no better way to experience the hidden charm that Wellington has to offer. Take this 5-minute ride from the heart of city center in Lambton Quay up through the hillside of Kelburn to the lookout perched high above the city. Enjoy easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, Space Place (at Carter Observatory) . https://www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz
Drinks & Nightlife
Wellington’s famous inner city slice of bohemia, Cuba Street, is a place with culinary and creative soul. It’s where people meet, busk, shop, dine and the best place in town to soak up the capital of cool’s culture. The street has been a registered Historic Area under the Historic Places Act since 1995. https://www.wellingtonnz.com/about-wreda/media/wellington-stories/new-zealands-coolest-street/
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba StWellington’s famous inner city slice of bohemia, Cuba Street, is a place with culinary and creative soul. It’s where people meet, busk, shop, dine and the best place in town to soak up the capital of cool’s culture. The street has been a registered Historic Area under the Historic Places Act since 1995. https://www.wellingtonnz.com/about-wreda/media/wellington-stories/new-zealands-coolest-street/
Right in the city centre you will find one of Wellington’s most iconic streets full of entertainment with lots of cafes, restaurants and nightlife.
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Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceRight in the city centre you will find one of Wellington’s most iconic streets full of entertainment with lots of cafes, restaurants and nightlife.
Dirty Little Secret
54 Taranaki StThe Green Man Pub
25 Victoria StLaundry
240 Cuba StThe Library
53 Courtenay PlThe Arborist Rooftop Bar
166 Willis StSightseeing
Weta Workshop
21 Camperdown RdView all sorts of fascinating exabitions and events in one of New Zealands most prominent historical landmarks. Pukeahu National War Memorial Park commemorates New Zealanders who gave their lives in the South African War, two World Wars, the conflicts in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam and on world-wide peace-keeping operations. It also honours the servicemen and women who served in those wars.
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National War Memorial Hall of Memories
Taranaki StreetView all sorts of fascinating exabitions and events in one of New Zealands most prominent historical landmarks. Pukeahu National War Memorial Park commemorates New Zealanders who gave their lives in the South African War, two World Wars, the conflicts in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam and on world-wide peace-keeping operations. It also honours the servicemen and women who served in those wars.
See spectacular views onboard Wellingtons cablecar.
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I-Cable Car yase-Wellington
280 Lambton QuaySee spectacular views onboard Wellingtons cablecar.
Mount Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadBeautiful, iconic view
This is one my favourite walk and it just happens to be situated at the top of Wadestown hill. The view of Wellington is beautiful.
Te Ahumairangi Hill Lookout
This is one my favourite walk and it just happens to be situated at the top of Wadestown hill. The view of Wellington is beautiful.
Victoria University of Wellington
Kelburn ParadePetone Foreshore
The EsplanadeBeautiful views of Wellington
Amawithi eMt Victoria Lookout
Lookout RoadStunning views
Matiu / Somes Island
Harbour and Penguins
Wrights Hill Fortress
Wrights Hill RoadUnderground tunnels dating back to WW2
Seal Coast Safari
145 Wakefield StWellington Wind Turbine
Owhiro Bay ParadeBucket Fountain
Iconic
Everything Else
CBD and in my opinion best place for shopping. Paliament, parks, offices and amenities are all in easy wallking distance and centrally located.
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Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayCBD and in my opinion best place for shopping. Paliament, parks, offices and amenities are all in easy wallking distance and centrally located.
Some of the best cuisine is in this well known main street, everything from the Iconic embassy theatre to clubs and restaurents all centrally located
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Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceSome of the best cuisine is in this well known main street, everything from the Iconic embassy theatre to clubs and restaurents all centrally located
Essentials
New World Thorndon
150 Molesworth StCountdown Crofton Downs
124 Churchill DrZ - Vivian St - Service Station
174 Vivian StWellington Regional Hospital
49 Riddiford St