Your guide to WOW: Victoria and Willis Streets
Wellington goes BEYOND for the World of WearableArt season with plenty of extras to see and do. Check out what’s on offer along Victoria and Willis Streets and add them to your itinerary.
Your guide to WOW: Cuba and Ghuznee Streets
Wellington’s Cuba Street and Ghuznee Streets will be going BEYOND for the World of WearableArt 2023 season. Between the iconic bucket fountain, countless cafés, and dozens of bars and restaurants, there’s plenty of fun to be had (and deals to be found).
Each weekend of the WOW season, you’re invited to shop like a local at Ghuznee Street’s independent boutiques. Wellington-owned stores Sully’s, KAUKAU, Caughley, Coffee Outdoors, twenty seven names, and Underlena are joining forces for a fun, interactive shopping experience.
Connected by friendship and a love for Wellington, shoppers can head into each store and meet the founders over coffee, pastries, or a mimosa. Explore each boutique’s offering, and meet the people behind one of Wellington’s best shopping destinations. Held every Saturday of the WOW season.
Wellington Apothecary.
Around the corner on Cuba Street, pop by Wellington Apothecary. Throughout the WOW season, you can try your hand at a series of creative workshops. Hosted by local artisans, learn about natural perfumery, candle making, watercolour painting, pottery, and more. Workshops must be booked in advance.
On Saturday 7 October, the team will finish the workshop series with a special evening event. Meet the Makers will offer shoppers a chance to chat with the artisans behind Wellington Apothecary’s products and workshops. Enjoy mocktails, sweet treats, samples, and giveaways galore.
If you’re browsing the shops up Cuba Street, make sure you have your WOW ticket handy. Iko Iko will be handing out free WOW-themed 2024 wall planners with purchases (to put your next Wellington trip in the diary). Chili, Abstract Design, and Aro Valley’s Abel Fabriek will also have special offers for WOW-goers.
If you’re looking for a pre-show meal, Egmont St Eatery and Logan Brown both have delicious options. Each offering set prices and either two courses or sharing plates for the table. Bookings are essential (particularly to ensure you have enough time to enjoy before the show). If you can’t decide, choose both. Logan Brown has a post-show dessert and matching cocktail experience.
Egmont Street Eatery.
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Your guide to WOW: Courtenay Place
Wellington goes BEYOND for the World of WearableArt season with plenty of extras to see and do. Check out what’s on offer in and around Courtenay Place and add these spots to your itinerary.
Your guide to WOW: Lambton Quay
Wellington goes BEYOND for the World of WearableArt season with plenty of extras to see and do. Check out what’s on offer in and around Lambton Quay and add them to your itinerary.
twenty-seven names
Local label twenty-seven names makes joyful fashion for women.
Abel Odor
Follow your nose to Wellington’s chicest perfumery, Abel.
Caughley
A women’s boutique founded on a love for helping people feel their best in what they’re wearing.
Egmont St Eatery
Tucked away down a magical little side street between Ghuznee and Dixon is a hidden foodie gem that’s worth seeking out.
Logan Brown
Open the big red doors on Cuba Street to find a Wellington institution of fine-dining.
Wellington Apothecary
Take time out from the bustle of Cuba Street at this tranquil, inner-city sanctuary, store, clinic, and apothecary.