Matthew & Sayuri's Guidebook
Sightseeing
See the history and development of Wellington's iconic cable car - the most scenic ride on town and stone's throw from your accommodation.
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Cable Car Museum
1A Upland RdSee the history and development of Wellington's iconic cable car - the most scenic ride on town and stone's throw from your accommodation.
One of the world's leading interactive museums with fascinating insights into Wellington and New Zealand's unique natural and human history.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable StOne of the world's leading interactive museums with fascinating insights into Wellington and New Zealand's unique natural and human history.
Lovely to stroll around on a sunny day and enjoy the beach. Lots of cafes and restaurants too.
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Oriental Bay
Lovely to stroll around on a sunny day and enjoy the beach. Lots of cafes and restaurants too.
See the rugged Southern coastline and unique geology of the region. If you're there at the right time you'll also see seal colonies with their pups (keep a safe distance)
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Red Rocks - Pariwhero
See the rugged Southern coastline and unique geology of the region. If you're there at the right time you'll also see seal colonies with their pups (keep a safe distance)
Shopping
Lambton Quay
Lambton QuayAll major banks and retailers are located on this 'golden mile'
Bohemian center of Wellington's arts and cafe scene. Great people watching place and uniquely Wellington.
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Cuba Street
151 Cuba StBohemian center of Wellington's arts and cafe scene. Great people watching place and uniquely Wellington.
Food scene
Set inside an historic cottage, this Wellington institution gives a nod to the fine dining scene of yesteryear with a good dash of modern flair.
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Boulcott Street Bistro Restaurant
99 Boulcott StSet inside an historic cottage, this Wellington institution gives a nod to the fine dining scene of yesteryear with a good dash of modern flair.
Hidden down a grungy laneway, this spot has undergone the ultimate makeover from carpark to stylish restaurant, serving seasonally inspired dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner.
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Egmont Street Eatery
11 Egmont StHidden down a grungy laneway, this spot has undergone the ultimate makeover from carpark to stylish restaurant, serving seasonally inspired dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner.
While travel to South America might be off the table for now, you can still get a taste of the cuisine with an Argentinian meat feast at this Cuba Street haunt.
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El Matador
196 Cuba StWhile travel to South America might be off the table for now, you can still get a taste of the cuisine with an Argentinian meat feast at this Cuba Street haunt.
Step inside the colourful cottages and be whisked away on a wild adventure of global flavours, exotic cocktails, and world beats—all that’s missing are the Cuban cigars.
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Havana Bar
34 Wigan StStep inside the colourful cottages and be whisked away on a wild adventure of global flavours, exotic cocktails, and world beats—all that’s missing are the Cuban cigars.
Hands down the best seafood joint in Wellington, and some of the best service too. This is fine dining without the stiffness.
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Ortega
16 Majoribanks StHands down the best seafood joint in Wellington, and some of the best service too. This is fine dining without the stiffness.
Beauty and Fashion
Created by virtuoso hairdresser and our close friend, Tony Barrett, Wellington hair salon Jam Hair Co. opened its doors in 1988 in the cultural hub of Wellington city. Decades on, Jam Hair Co. continues to reflect Tony’s uncompromisingly high standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism. Jam Hair Co. is well-known for its relaxing, convivial atmosphere and friendly, talented hairdressers dedicated to technical excellence and caring for clients and their hair
Jam Hair Co. is well-known for its relaxing, convivial atmosphere and friendly, talented hairdressers dedicated to technical excellence and caring for clients and their hair.
Jam
44 Ghuznee StJam Hair Co. is well-known for its relaxing, convivial atmosphere and friendly, talented hairdressers dedicated to technical excellence and caring for clients and their hair.
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Snapper Card
A snapper card is rechargeable and allows you to ride the cable car, buses and trains.