Your Insider's Guide to Eastbourne and Days Bay
Just across the harbour from Wellington are the charming seaside villages of Eastbourne and Days Bay. Their tranquillity and natural assets certainly see both coastal villages become popular destinations for sunny-day excursions, and the community feel of the local businesses not only binds the residents it keeps the visitors coming back for more.
How to Spend a Day in Petone, Lower Hutt
48 Hours Hutt Valley
Lower Hutt
Beers, Bites, and Bowling: A Guide to Upper Hutt’s Brewtown
Just a stone’s throw from Upper Hutt train station lies Brewtown, a 6,000 square metre entertainment and dining hub that effortlessly attracts families, parties, and thrill seekers from around Wellington and beyond.
10 Trails in the Hutt Valley and Where to Treat Yourself After
Upper Hutt
Top 9 Barbers and Hairdressers in Wellington
When it comes to looking your best, it helps to have a hairdresser you can trust. With so many options in the capital you might be overwhelmed by choice, so here is your guide to some of Wellington’s top hair professionals.
A Beaches, Brews and Views Guide to Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast is renowned for its stunning views, beautiful coastline and petite villages brimming with interesting discoveries. Tucked between the mountainous Tararua Range and the Pacific Ocean, this narrow strip of land is home to creative communities, bakers and brewers, nature lovers and ocean enthusiasts, culinary aficionados and those in search of a slower pace of life.
Lydia Harfield of Apostle Hot Sauce - Her Guide to Kāpiti Coast
Meet Kāpiti Coast local Lydia Harfield. She runs Apostle Hot Sauce with her partner Mat; they make a range of noteworthy small-batch chilli-based condiments. Lydia also works as a Graphic Designer for One & Only Agency, a Kāpiti based design agency. Here are her picks on the best places to experience in Kāpiti Coast.
48 Hours Kāpiti Coast
Panoramic views across the ocean, endless sandy beaches, delightful small villages dotted with art galleries, boutiques and cafes, plenty of outdoor activities and world-class accommodation options – it's no wonder Kāpiti Coast is turning into a holiday destination for lots of folks well beyond the capital region.
Best Summer Day Trips from Wellington
The Best Vegan-friendly Spots in Wellington
Chasing the sun: Where to Dine Al Fresco in Wellington
Found a good day in Wellington? Make the most of it by heading to one of these eateries for a spot of al fresco dining.
Neat in the Neighbourhood: Brooklyn
It might not quite be as big as its New York namesake, but Wellington’s Brooklyn is a charming part of town set against plenty of greenery.
12 Hours Underground at Willis Lane
Taste of Tokyo: The Best Japanese Restaurants in Wellington
Fresh, fast, and always filled with flavour, Japanese cuisine is a winner for any occasion.
Love, Legacy and Tacos: The Story of Wellington’s Best Mexican Food
Neat in the Neighbourhood: Newtown
There are plenty of things to see, eat, and do in Newtown, arguably one of the coolest little suburbs in Wellington.
Rincones Sabrosos: The Best Latin American Restaurants in Wellington
Taco Tuesday coming up? Here are the best places to head to in Wellington for a fix of Latin American soul food.
Curry Capital: The Best Indian Eats in Wellington
Whether it’s a red-hot vindaloo or a soul-warming biryani you’re after, you’re never far from a fantastic Indian feed in Wellington.
New Zealand’s Top Hotels For Unforgettable Staycations
Forget the stale hotel stereotypes; New Zealand's staycation scene is flourishing with bold character and unrivalled charm.
In the Kitchen with David Lee: The Man Behind New Zealand’s Top Eateries
For the Sweet Tooths: Where to Dessert in Wellington
The Best Places to Eat on Cuba Street, Wellington
Take a seat: Your guide to dining solo in Wellington
Looking to treat yourself to a meal away from home? Here are the best places to dine if you're alone in Wellington.
Best Winter Day Trips from Wellington
There’s more to a Wellington winter than staying wrapped up at home with Netflix and the heat pump on. Escape the winter blues with one of these easily accessible, fun-filled day trips from Wellington.
Glow On: Discovering Wellington's Best Facials and Body Treatments
You deserve a break! Relax and recharge with our list of the best salons and day spas around Wellington.
Cosy Corners, Filling Foods and Winter Warmers around Wellington
Wherever you go in Wellington, you’ll be sure to find a cosy corner offering a hearty meal or a punchy cocktail to keep you warm in winter.
Beach Boutiques & Village Vibes of Raumati and Paraparaumu Beach
Paraparaumu
The People Behind the Places: Meet the Food & Drink Heroes of Kāpiti Coast
While Kāpiti Coast might be more commonly associated with a holiday destination where the classic fish n’ chips on the beach scenario is a fit-for-purpose culinary experience, scratch the surface, and you’ll find the region brimming with food and drink locations that will have you toss away the thought of eating off paper.
Paekākāriki
Raumati
A Night Time Wine Crawl through Wellington City
Our favourite Malaysian restaurants in Wellington
Wellington’s Favourite Neighbourhood Spots
Seats in the City - The Best Places to Take in the View in Pōneke
Appreciate the beauty of Wellington from the best angles by heading to these seats with a view in the capital.
Feast on the Fly: Our Guide to Wellington's Best Takeaway Food
Need a quick - but quality - meal to keep you going? Wellington has an astounding range of top-notch takeaways.
Customs' Tim Norriss on the Culture of Coffee and Connection
Travel the flavours of Asia in Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Take your tastebuds on a whirlwind tour through Asia from the comfort of our compact capital city.
Where to Find Wellington's Best Pizza
Pick of the Bunch: Best Cheap Eats in Wellington
Noodles, burgers, pasta and more - here are some of our top picks in Wellington for a meal that won’t blow your budget.
A Foodie’s Guide to Wellington
Whether you’re in Wellington for a good time, a long time, or anything in between, here are our top picks to sate your hunger.
Best Urban Wine Experiences in New Zealand
All around New Zealand, we are blessed with incredible wine experiences right in our own urban backyard. No matter your vino preference from a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to a Central Otago Pinot Noir or perhaps an interesting blend from a far away European vineyard, you don’t have to travel far to sample and enjoy a glass or two (responsibly of course!).
Your Guide to Wellington’s Best Burgers
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction and satiation you get when you finish a burger that delivers on all fronts. So we have left no stone unturned in our search for where to find the best burgers in Wellington.
Aotearoa's Underground Haunts, Rooftops and The In-betweens
From rooftop bars to underground haunts and hidden gems in-between, New Zealand has plenty of incredible spots hiding in our cities and towns. They may be a bit hard to find, but the best stuff takes a little effort, right?
7 Urban Hotels Worth Travelling For
Celebrating A Decade of Six Barrel Soda Co.
On 2nd May, Six Barrel Soda Co. will celebrate 10 years. We chatted to Joe Slater, Co-Founder and Managing Director, about how he feels to be celebrating a decade making these utterly delicious drinks.
Miriama Grace Smith's Wellington
I am a Māori artist based in Wellington. I dabble in a few different areas within the creative arts, as a curator, muralist, illustrator, fashion designer and film art and wardrobe director.
Estère's Wellington
I’m a sound nerd and an anthropologist. I was born on Waiheke and grew up in Wellington. My mum's a Pākehā New Zealander and my dad's from Cameroon in Central Africa.
Samuel Flynn-Scott's Wellington
I’m one of the singer-songwriters in The Phoenix Foundation and I make music for film and TV with Conrad Wedde and Lukasz Buda as Moniker. On top of that I write about food for The Spinoff and Cuisine magazine and am generally obsessed with anything delicious.
Stock Up On Vinyl At The 8 Best Record Stores In New Zealand
Give Spotify a rest and throw your money behind local artists and record retailers.
Tick Off Your Reading List At New Zealand’s Independent Bookshops
Bibliophiles gather around; here's your comprehensive guide to New Zealand's best bookshops. Each of these fiercely independent bookstores brings a strong sense of personality, enriched by the culture and history of the towns they call home.
From North to South, from mystical fantasy to heartfelt memoirs, there's plenty to tickle your bookish brains at these local spots. So clear your shelf and break out your Good Reads list; here's where to get your literature fix across Aotearoa.
Score The Inside Scoop On New Zealand’s Best Ice Cream And Gelato Spots
What To Eat In Porirua
Whether you want a laidback brekkie at a beachside café or tasty burgers at a historical homestead, there's much to feast on in Porirua.
6 Best Porirua Walks and Where to Treat Yourself Afterwards
Explore the great outdoors (and hospitality) with these walks in the Porirua region.
9 of Our Favourite Wellington Brunch Spots Right Now
From ocean vistas to inspired menu offerings, there’s never been a better time to get brunch in the nation's capital.
Newtown
Guide to Wellington’s Hidden Art Galleries
Embracing the Thrift - Second Hand Shopping Wellington
Making Clothes with Heart and Soul
My Desk: Jessie Wong
Flavours in Jars: Talking 'feel good food' with Esther Lewis
Esther’s food production kitchen and her “flavours in jars” grew from requests from customers across Wellington.
Support from the Bottom Up
Hannahs Laneway
Cuba Street
Loaves to Love
Mud to Magic
Tommy Millions
A Guide to New Zealand's Coffee Roasters
Not all coffee is created equal, so in our guide to New Zealand’s coffee roasters, we pay homage to those roasting, brewing, and serving it the best. You’ll find micro-roasters rubbing shoulders with the country’s biggest producers.