Guidebook for Wellington
Sightseeing
Easy walk (30minutes up) from Broadmeadows, with views of Wellington, South Island and on a clear day, all the way to Mt Taranaki.
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Mount Kaukau
Easy walk (30minutes up) from Broadmeadows, with views of Wellington, South Island and on a clear day, all the way to Mt Taranaki.
The Wellington Parliament- the building is shaped like a beehive, which is where it gets it's name from.
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Beehive
1 Molesworth StreetThe Wellington Parliament- the building is shaped like a beehive, which is where it gets it's name from.
A cheap ride up the cable car will take you to iconic Wellington views, as well as a lovely walk through the Botanic Gardens.
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Wellington Keðjuvagn
280 Lambton QuayA cheap ride up the cable car will take you to iconic Wellington views, as well as a lovely walk through the Botanic Gardens.
Lookout Road
Lookout RoadGreat views of Wellington from here!
Slightly larger supermarket (actually just across the road from the other one- silly really!)
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Countdown - Johnsonville
71 Johnsonville RdSlightly larger supermarket (actually just across the road from the other one- silly really!)
The National Museum of New Zealand. The marae (A Maori meeting house) here is particularly famous because of it's modern decoration and carvings.
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Te Papa Museum station
The National Museum of New Zealand. The marae (A Maori meeting house) here is particularly famous because of it's modern decoration and carvings.
Where the locals go to the beach- always lots going on here over the summer!
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Oriental Bay
Where the locals go to the beach- always lots going on here over the summer!
If you have a rental car, the drive along the coastline here is definitely worth it for the beautiful views.
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Scorching Bay - Massey Road station
If you have a rental car, the drive along the coastline here is definitely worth it for the beautiful views.
If you have a rental car, the drive along the coastline here is definitely worth it for the beautiful views.
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Worser Bay
If you have a rental car, the drive along the coastline here is definitely worth it for the beautiful views.
Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop post-production studios are here. There is a souvenir shop/mini museum and you can also do a one hour tour that takes you through the workshop itself.
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Weta Helli
1 Weka StPeter Jackson's Weta Workshop post-production studios are here. There is a souvenir shop/mini museum and you can also do a one hour tour that takes you through the workshop itself.
New Zealand bush and native birds galore. If you go on an evening tour, you might see or hear kiwi. There are also lovely walks around here.
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu RoadNew Zealand bush and native birds galore. If you go on an evening tour, you might see or hear kiwi. There are also lovely walks around here.
Wellington dýragarður
200 Daniell StIf you haven't seen a kiwi yet, this is the place to go!
Food Scene
Lovely area down by the waterfront- cafes, bars, restaurants and also lots of activities going on, especially over the summer time.
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Wellington Strandlengja
Lovely area down by the waterfront- cafes, bars, restaurants and also lots of activities going on, especially over the summer time.
Beach Babylon
232 Oriental ParadeGreat cafe, right across the road from the beach.
Boat Cafe
139A Oriental ParadeCafe that has been build inside an old tug boat. Great views while you have lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Courtenay Place
Courtenay PlaceLots of bars, cafes, and restaurants in this area.
Arts & Culture
The Embassy Theatre, where the Lord of the Rings World Premiere was held. There is also a nice bar there.
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BATS Theatre
1 Kent TerraceThe Embassy Theatre, where the Lord of the Rings World Premiere was held. There is also a nice bar there.
Everything Else
Everything you could want to know about Wellington and New Zealand can be found here- they will also book trips/ accommodation for you.
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Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
111 Wakefield StEverything you could want to know about Wellington and New Zealand can be found here- they will also book trips/ accommodation for you.
Raroa Station
Closest train station to my house- approx. 5 minute walk away.
Interisland Ferry Terminal- a 5 minute drive from my house.
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Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal station
1 Aotea QuayInterisland Ferry Terminal- a 5 minute drive from my house.
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
50 Waterloo QuayOne of the ferries that leaves for the South Island
There are shuttle buses and taxis that will bring you straight to Broadmeadows from the airport, or you can take a bus into the city centre and then either a train or bus from there.
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Wellington Airport station
There are shuttle buses and taxis that will bring you straight to Broadmeadows from the airport, or you can take a bus into the city centre and then either a train or bus from there.
Essentials
Supermarket that is just next to the Johnsonville train station.
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Countdown - Johnsonville
71 Johnsonville RdSupermarket that is just next to the Johnsonville train station.
A slightly more expensive supermarket, but with good quality produce.
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New World Khandallah
26 Ganges RdA slightly more expensive supermarket, but with good quality produce.
Shopping
A small shopping centre with bookshops, a food court, mens and womans fashion...
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Spark Store Johnsonville Kiosk
16 Broderick RdA small shopping centre with bookshops, a food court, mens and womans fashion...