Have a Love Affair with Wellington
Wellington is the perfect place to spend a weekend. The compact city is filled with quirky cafes and boutiques, professional theatres and world-class galleries, as well as a bursting calendar of events.
Create your own love affair with Wellington:
Start your day with delicious breakfast and coffee at Lido, one of Wellington's famed cafes.
Fidel's, Caffe L'Affare and Floriditas also offer goods worth sampling.
Cross the City-to-Sea bridge and wander along the waterfront - the crisp air will surely refresh you.
Or, meander up colourful Cuba Street, or relax in sunny Civic Square.
Visit City Gallery Wellington and check out their latest exhibition.
Otherwise, check out Te Papa on the waterfront, which has an ever-changing line-up of exhibits.
Indulge a love of fashion with a perusal of Wellington's designer boutiques.
Or, shop for just about anything else - books from Unity Books, or your own piece of art from Tamarillo.
The food at Chow is perfect to share. Finish it off with a cocktail from neighbouring Hawthorn Lounge.
Other options include Mediterranean fare at The Ambeli, or home-style Creole and Mexican at Sweet Mothers Kitchen.
Wellington’s live music scene always has something to offer at places like Sandwiches and Matterhorn.
Or, see a play at one of three professional theatres - Circa, Downstage and Bats, or catch a film at the Embassy.
Of course, the perfect way to finish your day in Wellington is at one of the city’s inner city hotels – check out the latest deals here.
