Wellington’s got soul. There’s no other way to put it: New Zealand’s capital is funky as all hell, overflowing with cozy cafés, groovy bars, quirky galleries and cool op-shops. Take a stroll up bohemian Cuba Street, soak up some knowledge at Te Papa and hit Courtenay Place for some finger-lickin’ good food and a booze sesh. The windy city is also a stone’s throw away from some beautiful bays and beaches, but good luck ever finding a day warm enough to swim.
Shit Worth Doing
Wellington: Sweet Mother’s Kitchen
Get There: 5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro Open: 8am – 10pm every day If you’ve got a hankering…Wellington: Party on Courtenay Place
Get There: Courtenay Place, Te Aro For a good (read: messy) night out, Courtenay Place in Te Aro…Wellington: Makara Beach
If you’ve got a car (or a thumb), head out to Makara Beach for an explore one afternoon.…Wellington: Brunch at Maranui Cafe
Get There: 7A Lyall Parade, Lyall BayOpen: 7am – 5pm every day Eating by the sea is the…Wellington: Thrift Shopping
While shopping is generally fairly low on a hobo’s list of things to do while exploring a new…Wellington: Garage Project Brewery
Get There: 68 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6021 Cost: About $10 per litre (there’s no bar onsite,…