The Wellington City Guides deal with what visitors actually wonder about: where to get a proper flat white around Cuba Street, which dinners need booking days ahead, how to save the harbour lookouts for a clear day and Te Papa for a wet one, and where the craft beer crowd heads after dark. Each guide is a short, opinionated list with the reason to go, what to order or do and one useful tip per place, and it opens in your browser the moment you pay.
About the Wellington City Guides
- 135 places
- 6 guides
- 13 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Wellington guides
Food guide
23 places
Cuba Street cafes and the flat white done properly, Michelin-listed seafood and fine dining, lively neighbourhood restaurants and a Sunday market breakfast.
Things to do guide
20 places
Te Papa and the city’s museums, the little cable car and the harbour lookouts, a wildlife sanctuary full of native birds and walks along the waterfront and out to the islands.
Family guide
20 places
Free museum floors and a new central library, the zoo and native birds, sheltered harbour beaches, a ferry ride and cafes that welcome noisy kids.
Nightlife guide
24 places
Hidden cocktail bars, some of the best craft beer in the southern hemisphere, live gigs, harbour sunsets and a burger after midnight.
Day trips guide
24 places
City beaches by bus, the harbour ferry and the Hutt Valley, the Kāpiti Coast by train and the Wairarapa hills, with the exact route for each.
Budget guide
24 places
Free museums and Parliament tours, free lookouts and coastal walks, cheap burgers and pizza, happy hours and the cheapest way to get around.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Maranui Cafe
Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay (about 20 min by bus)
An old surf-club building turned cafe, right on the sand at Lyall Bay with the sea filling the windows. Order the pancakes or the eggs with whipped feta and make a morning of it. From the food guide.
Hashigo Zake
25 Taranaki Street, Te Aro
A no-frills basement bar where the staff know every beer by heart, with one of the city’s best bottle lists and small gigs at weekends. Come for what is in the glass, not the decor. From the nightlife guide.
Escarpment Track
Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki, 3 to 4 hours
A clifftop path of swing bridges and steep steps high above the sea, walked one way between two stations on the Kāpiti Line. Leave it for a calm day, and skip it if heights bother you. From the day trips guide.
Plan your days in Wellington
Day one: a flat white on Cuba Street, the cable car up to Kelburn and the walk down through the Botanic Garden, then Mount Victoria Lookout at sunset and a craft beer round in Te Aro. Day two: take the harbour ferry to Matiu / Somes Island or Days Bay, or ride the Kāpiti Line up the coast for the Escarpment Track. For a wet or windy day, stay under cover with Te Papa’s free floors, City Gallery, the central library and Space Place, then linger over dinner on Cuba Street. Check the forecast the night before and give the hills the clearest day.
Questions about the Wellington guides
What is inside the Wellington City Guides?
Six guides covering 135 places in total: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. Every entry gives the reason to go, the neighbourhood, notes on opening days and one practical tip.
How do I get my guides after buying?
Your links appear on the order page as soon as payment goes through and arrive in your order email too. They open in any browser on a phone or laptop, with no app or sign-up.
Can I use the Wellington guides offline?
Yes. Open each guide once while connected and it keeps working without signal, ticks and notes included. Map links still need mobile data.
Which languages are the guides in?
The guides open in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. You can switch the language inside the guide at any time.
Can I buy only one guide?
Yes. One guide costs €4.99, two cost €8.99, four cost €15.99 and the full set of six costs €19.99.
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