Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. As happens, Wellington is not the largest city in the country, that is Auckland. As a consquence, only three days of the twenty one spent in New Zealand in April 2024, were in the capital.
Wellington is situated at the south of the North Island at 41ºS, the same latitude as Nelson which is in the north-west of the South Island.
Geography ain’t rocket science.
Arrival / Departure
Whilst there is a train from Wellington Railway Station to/from the Aiport, The Airport Express bus service was to hand. Well signed at the Airport’s exits (down and to the left), this has the advantage of drop-offs before the station. Tap on/off with a bank card is possible.
Lambton Quay is the main street Downtown, it is also from here that the Wellington Cable Car departs.
For domestic flights, a four digit flight code on New Zealand Airways, signifies a propellor ‘plane, there is no security check. One simply enters the terminal and sits at the gate until called, reminiscent of the old days. Plenty of time to enjoy the birds of prey suspended from the terminal ceiling.
Notable places of interest visited:
Te Papa
Wellington Cable Car
Breweries, bars, restaurants and cafes visited:
Fork & Brewer – 20 Bond Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Fortune Favours Beer – 7 Leeds Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Pan Head Tory Street – 1 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Rogue & Vagabond – 8 Garrett Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
The Featherstone – Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
The Malthouse – 76 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Leuven Belgium Beer Cafe – 135-137 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Ibis Wellington – 153 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Indian Alley Wakefield Restaurant and Bar – 3/290 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
The Oaks Satay Noodle House – Oaks Complex 73 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Cable Top Eatery – 1 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Squirrel NZ – 4 Blair Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
