Information for: Wellington
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and home to the seat of Parliament. This vibrant and dynamic city offers a wealth of dining, entertainment and cultural attractions to suit any taste or budget. Being the first place that the European settlers arrived, it also boasts lots of historic streets and buildings. The Wellington region stretches from the Kapiti Coast, through Porirua and into Wellington City and then back north through the Hutt Valley and over the Rimutakas to Wairarapa.
Hotels located in: Wellington
Duxton Hotel
The Duxton is a deluxe modern hotel situated in the heart of the Harbour Capital of New Zealand. It is rated as one of the best hotels in Wellington. The service here is excellent. Every room is well appointed and all have stunning views of the beautiful harbours. The hotel features The Grill Restaurant The [...]
170 Wakefield StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 473 3900
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Experience Wellington’s iconic 4-star hotel which is located in the heart of the city less than 500 metres from the harbour. The hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms they all have Wi-FiSky TV in-house movies 24 hour room serviceand afull mini bar. Visit the Sojourn Cafe Barand Whitby’s Restaurant Bar as both offer excellent cuisine [...]
147 The TerraceWellington
Tel No: +64 4 499 9500
Museum Hotel
The Museum Hotel is aclassy boutique hotel in the heart of Wellington. Located opposite Te Papa and the vibrant Wellington waterfront thisis the preferred choice for business and leisure travellers for every occasion.Offering a unique hotel experience with asuperb collection of contemporary New Zealand art displayed in lobby and foyer areas making a real visual [...]
90 Cable StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 802 8900
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Wellington
Beaujolais Wine Bar
Beaujolais is Wellington’s premiere Wine Bar. Itis located close to the Central Business District. Renowned for excellent quality wines from New Zealand and around the world with great food to match.This is the ideal place to eat drink and be merry in a warm and relaxed friendly atmosphere. Open Monday – Friday from noon til [...]
11 Woodward StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 472 1471
The Jet Bar
The Jet Bar is at the centre of Wellington’s night life and party scene. Offering the best in music drinks andclientele – you can keep the party going all night long. The Jet Bar has 3 separate bar areas. This is a very popular place andis where the fun really starts!
36 Courtenay PlaceWellington
Tel No: +64 4 803 3324
Concrete Bar
A warm inviting and upmarket lounge bar located at the bottom of the Cable Car on Lambton Quay in the middle of Wellington’s business and shopping district. Here at the Concrete Bar you can relax in the comfy armchairs booth seating or just sit at the bar. Open throughout the day for lunch cocktails and [...]
Cable Car LaneLambton Quay
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 473 7427
Lotus Room
Lotus Room offers an experience unmatched by any other Wellington Bar. With a dance floor outside area and 2 bars it is the place to be. This is pure heaven for club lovers as the music here is usually houseand electroand DJ Mantis has the ability to raise the roof! A great venue very busy [...]
24 Courtenay PlaceWellington
Tel No: +64 4 384 4405
Matterhorn
Matterhorn is a legendary hot spot on Cuba Mall that’s been going strong since the 60′s. It’s a cocktail bar restaurant and day café. It’sclassy but not pretentious at all.Indoors outdoors or at the fireside this is a lovely spot to chill with afew drinks.
106 Cuba StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 384 3359
Sandwiches Nightclub
Sandwichesis a cutting-edge venue which was voted ‘Top Nightclub in New Zealand’ in 2006. The club often has guest performances from the World’s top club DJ’s. This is Wellington’s premiere entertainment venue offering bars food and a late night clubwhere you candance till dawn.
8 Kent TerraceWellington
Tel No: +64 4 385 7698
Mundo Bizarro
Mundo Bizarro – quite a name and quite a place! A trendy resto-bar that’s considered by some to be the best in town it’s lively and weird-looking with a relaxed andflirtatious sort of vibe. The clientele is a solid mix of both locals and foreigners and things tend to be quiet-ish hereearly evening before filling-up [...]
Serrano 1222Palermo
Buenos AiresTel No: +54 11 4773 1967
Jackie O
Jackie O is a well-located and popularbar/club in the Las Canitas area that’s almost English in style inside. A large venue it’s spread over three levels including a covered rooftop bar. Especially at the weekens it gets very busy andeven a littlerowdy in here. But it’s definitely one of BA’s best and a great place [...]
Restaurants Located in: Wellington
Logan Brown
Logan Brown is set in a beautifully restored 1920′s banking chamber. It has everything you would expect from a leading fine dining restaurant. Offering food that is generous full flavoured and innovative. Check out their extensive list of local and imported wines for the final flourish!
192 Cuba StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 801 5114
Crazy Horse Steak House
Quite simply New Zealand’s finest Steakhouse offering customers the finest high grade beef. So if steaks areyour thing ladies you are not going to be disappointed! Well recommended.
129 Willis StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 801 5152
Dockside Restaurant and Bar
Dockside Restaurant and Bar is situated in the heart of Queen’s Wharf and is one of Wellington’s most diverse venues.A mainly seafood based menu focuses on the best of New Zealand produce offering a mouthwatering experience. Very busy here so bookings are recommended.
Queen's WharfShed 3
Customhouse QuayTel No: +64 4 499 9900
The Ambeli
The Ambeli is one of Wellington’s best known restaurants. This Italian and Greek style taverna offers a menu that embraces the colour and flavour of the Mediterranean. The menu and wine list look expensive but is very reasonably priced. Agreat way to spend an evening.
18 Majoribanks StreetMount Victoria
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 385 7577
Chameleon
An excellent combination of training knowledgeand interest in Molecular Gastronomy is what makes the Chameleon an award winning contemporary restaurant. Serving excellent New Zealand cuisine prepared by a Chef who has worked in some of the top hotels in the World. Located within the luxurious surroundings of the 5-star InterContinental Hotel. This is an experience [...]
InterContinental Ground FloorGrey Street
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 495 7841
Hippopotamus Restaurant
When in Wellington you must visit the famous Hippopotamus which is located within the stunning Museum Hotel. Serving fantastic French influenced cuisine beautifully enhanced by a carefully selected wine list.
90 Cable StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 802 8900
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Wellington
Bodyhaven Spa Style Boutique
The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancelloroffers one of the best spas in the city. Bodyhaven Spa is the perfect place to relax unwind and escape from the outside world.The staff are very good and you can expecta rejuvenating experience in an atmosphere of peace and serenity. The range of treatments is impressive and you can [...]
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor147 The Terrace
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 499 9500
World
From the back cupboard in an old arcade World has firmly established itself as one of the top fashion houses in NZ. It claims Italian Vogue and most of the A-list fashionistas as fans. Vibrant quirky and with a retro edge the fashion here is unique – Check it out!
85 Victoria StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 470 7792
Workshop
Another great designer store featuring a range of designer goodies. From fashion Gods such as Mark Jacobs Miu Miu See by Chloe Helen Cherry VanessaBruno and of course Workshop – This is Pure Shopping Heaven!
Cnr Custom Houseand Hunter
Tel No: +64 4 499 9010
Kirkcaldies & Stains
Located right in the midst of Wellington’s golden shopping mile Kirks – as it’s known locally -is the last true department store in Wellington. With a wealth of departments from lingerie to fragrance you are guaranteed to find whatever you are looking for in this prestigious and well laid out store. As well as some [...]
Lambton QuayWellington
Tel No: +64 4 472 5899
Karori Golf Club
Just a short drive from the city along the scenic road to Makara Beach you can turn off to Karori Golf Club. Karori isone of theWellington region’squieter golf courses free of the city’s traffic noise and distractions. All of this further adds to the appeal of this lovely course. An ideal place to play if [...]
280 South Makara RdMakara
WellingtonTel No: +64 4 476 7337
Entertainment located in: Wellington
Hua Song Museum
Hua Song ("in praise of the Chinese") opened in th Spring of 2006 to wide acclaim. It details stories of Chinese immigrants both to Singapore and to countries throughout the world such as USA and Canada. Some well -known people&rsquos stories are documented but it is the fascinating accounts of the struggles of ordinary people [...]
262 Pasir Panjang RoadHaw Par Villa
SingaporeTel No: +65 6339 6833
City Gallery Wellington
A world class centre for national and international works. The City Gallery Wellington is re-opening after a $6.3m renovation which is adding another2 storeys to the building. A dynamic cultural presence in the heart of the city centre. You can expect the very best in visual contemporary art plusa fully licensed cafe bar and restaurant. [...]
Civic Square101 Wakefield Street
Tel No: +64 4 801 3021
Museum of New Zealand
Te Papa Tongarewa – meaning ‘the place of treasures of this land’ – and commonly known as Te Papa and Our Place. It’s the ultimate way to explore the fascinating history of this amazing country.The Museum of New Zealand is a bold and innovative way to explore the great historyof the country’s unique natural environment [...]
Cable StreetTel No: +64 4 381 7000
Teatro de la Maestranza
This is clearly Seville’s premier theatrical venue and was built specifically to host some of the best opera in Europe. Located by the river the theatre has a capacity of just under 1800 spectators. A smaller concert hall with seating for approximately 400 plus two exhibition halls complete the main facilities. Here you can experience [...]
Casa Loma
Dubbed ‘a rich man’s folly’ this stately castle was built in 1917 by Sir Henry Pellat as a gift to his wife fora staggering$3.5 million! Within10 yearsits value had dropped to only $27305.The castlefeatures beautiful 17th-century architecture underground tunnels and secret passageways a marble swimming pool a huge library and 15 baths the sheer extravanace [...]
1 Austin TerraceToronto
Tel No: +1 416 923 1171
Mount Victoria
Take a trip to the lookout point on Wellington’s Southern Walkway where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and its surrounding areas.
Alexandra Lookout RdWellington
Scooter & Bike Hire
What better way to explore the fantastic sights of Wellington and the surrounding areas than on a scooter or a bike (for the more health conscious.)A fun way to get to the city’s scenic sites as well as remote beaches and parks. This is a great day out for everyone.
70 Abel Smith StreetWellington
Tel No: +64 4 384 7679
Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has New Zealand’s largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world. Home to 179 different species and over 1300 animals you’re sure to be amused and amazed in equal measure – a real fun day out.
Motions RoadWestern Springs
AucklandTel No: +64 9 360 3805