Best places in Wellington

Discover the best places in Wellington, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 925 places in the city.

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Otari-Wilton's Bush
Botanical garden
Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Museum
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history.
4.70 (22.4K reviews)
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Counter Culture Board Game Cafe & Bar
Bar
👍👍 Very nice boardgame cafe! Super friendly staff, great collection, very good vegan burgers!
$$ $$
4.80 (738 reviews)
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Mount Victoria Lookout
Observation deck
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets.
4.70 (5.1K reviews)
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Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
Wildlife refuge
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees.
4.70 (4.7K reviews)
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The Marion Hostel
Hostel
Laid-back quarters in an unassuming hostel offering a lounge & a rooftop terrace, plus free Wi-Fi.
$77/night
4.90 (366 reviews)
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Wellington Waterfront Walk
Tourist attraction
Popular harborside trail with artisan shops, waterside dining & kids' playgrounds, plus statues.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Cycling park
Large park around a 412-m. summit offering a wide range of tracks for mountain bikers & walkers.
4.80 (567 reviews)
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Soul Shack
Fried chicken takeaway
👍👍 Needed something deep fried over the weekend to help recover after a long night and Soul Shack (they currently don’t have socials) was the first thing that popped in my mind 🍗 Grabbed the double sando, boneless bone meal and some extra fries on the side to share 🍟 the thought only occurred to me t...
$ $$$
4.80 (561 reviews)
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Pizza Pomodoro
Pizza takeaway
👍👍 amazing place! if you want to eat the best pizza in New Zealand - this is the one you should definitely try. authentic Italian pizza, handmade in front of you and wood-fried in the oven. 10/10!
4.80 (554 reviews)
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Ocean Hunter
Dive shop
5.00 (234 reviews)
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Pour and Twist
Coffee shop
👍👍 If you are a tourist, you should set aside at least 60 minutes(3 people) to enjoy the hand-brewed coffee mini-show at Pour and Twist. We pay for 72 minutes(car parking time). This is the best coffee shop I have come across in New Zealand. The owner is very serious about coffee, but not a serious...
4.90 (323 reviews)
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The Great War Exhibition
Museum
World War I exhibition featuring a recreated trench, colourized photos, artifacts & more.
4.80 (509 reviews)
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The Dwellington
Simple dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel with a TV lounge, a shared kitchen & free breakfast.
$50/night
4.80 (460 reviews)
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Ortega
Seafood restaurant
Popular locale offering upscale, creative fish dishes & steaks in a relaxed & bustling atmosphere.
$$$ $
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Pho Viet Street Food
Vietnamese restaurant
👍👍 Amazing Vietnamese place in centre of town, visited every day for 2 weeks and tried everything on the menu. I would recommend their pho and prawn fried noodles as my favourite picks. If I'm ever back in Wellington I will be sure to visit again!
4.70 (927 reviews)
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TASTE OF HOME
Takeout restaurant
$ $$$
4.80 (421 reviews)
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Rita
Restaurant
👍👍 The food and service are both perfect. I especially love how balanced the flavor of the food were. We had such a great night there and I would recommend Rita to anyone who wants celebrate a special occasion or just wants an outstanding dining experience.
4.90 (271 reviews)
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Central Vet Hospital
Veterinarian
4.90 (262 reviews)
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Wellington Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds.
4.60 (8.9K reviews)
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