The best of Wellington
The best of Wellington
Nikita Chaudhari
These are my top recommendations for the absolute best of Wellington. Where to stay, eat, drink and have fun! Wellington has so much to offer for this cool little capital, from its eateries to its arts and culture scene, and on a good day, how beautiful it is.
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Where to stay
In order of my favourite hotels in Wellington.
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QT Wellington
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Sofitel Wellington
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InterContinental Wellington, an IHG Hotel
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The Intrepid Hotel
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What to eat
There are far too many fabulous places to eat around Wellington so this is a hand picked list of favourites.
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Caffe L'affare
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Customs
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Prefab-ACME
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Maranui Cafe
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Lunch/Dinner
All of these places are also great dinner spots.
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The Hangar
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Egmont Street Eatery
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Charley Noble
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The Old Quarter
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Apache
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Dinner
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Koji
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Pomelo Kitchen & Bar
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Havana Bar
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El Matador
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HIAKAI
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While hard to book and relatively expensive, this is one of the most unique NZ dining experiences you will have
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Drinks
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Dragonfly
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While this place is great for a drink, make sure you also check out the beautiful Asian-fusion menu
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The Puffin
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The Library
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Noble Rot Wine Bar
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Lulu Bar & Restaurant
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Parrotdog Brewery
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Things to do
When it's sunny
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Oriental Bay
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Red Rocks - Seals
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Mount Victoria
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Wellington Botanic Garden
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Scorching Bay Beach
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Mākara Beach
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When it's not so sunny
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Weta Cave
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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The Witching Hour Mini-Putt and Bar (Wellington City)
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St James Theatre
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Check out what show is on and get to enjoy it in the beautiful St James Theatre
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Wellington Chocolate Factory
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Space Studio
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Day Trips
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Martinborough
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Martinborough is famous for its wineries. Only an hour out of Wellington city and after a bit of a windy drive, you are in a quaint stunning little town. Make sure to check out Poppies Winery
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Castlepoint Lighthouse
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This is a long day trip but once you get there, you will see why. Castle Point and its surroundings are truly picturesque and this area is great for those who like to surf
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