Wellington
Never have you ever enjoyed a Michelin-star-worthy ice cream scoop? Brewer and food lover Jos Ruffell will sort that. Never perused the vinyl collection at Slowboat Records? Musician Samuel Flynn-Scott will lead you around. If contemporary art is more your speed, allow CubaDupa Director Gerry Paul to point you toward {Suite} Gallery. Find a slice of nature at Paekakariki with musician Estère. At the end of the day, food and beverage expert Beth Brash will ‘cheers’ you at Goldings Free Dive.
Seven people. Seven ways to see a city. Find your Never Have I Ever.
What's your Wellington Never Have I Ever?
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Gerry Paul
CubaDupa Director
Never joined the wild fun at CubaDupa? Festival director Gerry Paul has been part of Cuba Street culture since he was an eight-year-old busker. After playing 500 festivals around the world, he reckons there’s nothing quite like CubaDupa.
Discover Gerry’s Wellington.
Bring out your wild side at CubaDupa
Visit the kākā at Kāpiti Island
Joy Division and Pineapple Lumps at Miss Fortunes Café
Polenta loaf from Leeds Street Bakery
Banging house at Laundry Bar
Sweet sounds at {Suite} Gallery
Beer Capital Brewery trail
Get a Greek fix at Harbourside Market
Creative distraction at McLeavey Gallery
Live Music on Cuba Street
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Estère
Musician
Never delved into the fringe music scene at Pyramid Club? This is one of the live music venues that Wellington-based musician Estère frequents. Her live venue list covers everything from jazz, soul and RnB to local rock.
Discover Estère’s Wellington.
Live music from jazz to experimental
Vegan mushroom pizza at Loretta
Game on at Counter Culture
Train to Paekākāriki
Stroll through dappled light in Otari Wilton Bush
Find inspiration at Enjoy
Walk to the archway at Breaker Bay
Attend a few City Gallery events
Try surfing at Lyall Bay
Explore the old army barracks
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Samuel Flynn Scott
Musician
Never zorbed into the bins at Slowboat Records? Samuel Flynn Scott of the Phoenix Foundation describes this as “meditation for music nerds”. Samuel also writes about food and is obsessed with anything delicious.
Join the grumpy banter at Slow Boat Records
Other-people’s-dog Walking at Lyall Bay
Pretentious wine trail
Art at The Dowse Art Museum
Eat the menu at Mason
Vegetables from The Highwater
Celebrating ingredients at Rita
Glorious reubens from Scheckter’s Deli
Clambering the rock pools
Explore the Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Great views from the Gun Emplacements
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Prak and Nadya
Retailers
Never discovered the sauna hidden upstairs in the central city? For retailers Prak and Nadya, this is a weekly fix. Check out their other favourites - from fashion to food and other good-for-you stuff.
Take in the décor at Tory Urban Retreat
Experience calm at Unity Books
Find treasure at Hunters and Collectors
Boutique shopping on Ghuznee Street
Channel Gwenyth at Hana-akari
Native bush walk in Mt Victoria Forest
Roti Chanai at Aunty Mena’s
Sip a negroni at Crumpet
Fresh OJ from Moore Wilsons
Peruse the Adam Art Gallery
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Miriama Grace Smith
Artist
Never seen artist Xoë Hall’s huge depiction of David Bowie in the carpark near Fortune Favours brewery? Xoë’s friend, artist Miriama Grace Smith, thinks this beer and street art combo is a perfect Wellington experience.
Street art & beers at Fortune Favours
Support Māori musicians at Karaka Café
Walk the Town Belt
Feijoa cocktails at Viva Mexico
Emerging art at Enjoy Gallery
Artist studios at Toi Pōneke
Live music at Moon
Hunters & Collectors hidden gallery
See a show at Bats Theatre
New brews at Garage Project Tap Room
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Jos Ruffell
Brewer
Never had the soft-serve from Zany Zeus? Brewer Jos Ruffell goes for the liquorice flavour after a walk in the Remutaka Forest.
Soft serve from Zany Zeus
Fresh-as beer from Garage Project Taproom
Steak frites at Ortega Fish Shack
Taste of Home at the Architecture School
French Cancan almond croissant
Recharge in the Remutaka Forest Park
While away an afternoon at Slow Boat Records
Foraging at Mt Victoria Town Belt
A light red from Everyday Wine
Cocktail and a movie at Embassy Theatre
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Beth Brash
Foodie
Never tried the eggplant claypot at KC Café? Wellington on a Plate programme manager Beth Brash lives, eats and dreams food. And she thinks this is the perfect finish to a night out.
Find foodie heaven at KC Café
Wine narnia at Puffin Wine Bar
Intimate Dining at Rita
Cocktails at Mason
Find your local at Goldings Free Dive
Chili Cheese Scones at Milk Crate
Escape to Tory Urban Retreat
The Smokey at Burger Liquor
Explore Makara Wind Farm
Source handmade souvenirs at Vessel
Stay & Play
2 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington
InterContinental Wellington is one of the best luxury hotels in the Capital City. Guests get the insider knowledge from an award-winning Concierge team, in addition to experiencing the sophistication and unrivalled heritage it has to offer.
213-223 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington
In a heritage building on Wellington's most vibrant and creative street is a hotel that's a visual feast for the senses.
Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront, Wellington
Experience a new way to explore Wellington’s harbour and hills with Switched on Bikes’ bike and e-bike hire and guided tours options.
Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington
From spectacular coastlines, hidden coves and majestic mountain ranges, there’s no better way to see the amazing Wellington region than from the air with a Wellington Helicopters scenic flight.
Wellington Central
Go behind the beers at Wellington’s coolest craft breweries with Craft Beer Tours NZ. Meet the brewers to learn about the brewing process while tasting award winning brews and delicious food along the way.
66 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Ohtel is a boutique NZ owned and operated 5-star hotel located on sunny Oriental Bay in Wellington, only a few mins walk to Te Papa and Courtenay Place. Each room is unique and special and offers guests a true Wellington experience!
90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Surprise yourself at QT Wellington, a fusion of expressive and luxurious art and indulgence, capturing the heart of New Zealand’s creative capital.
11 Bolton Street, Wellington Central
Inspired by local culture and tradition while celebrating the French Art De Vivre, Sofitel is Wellington’s luxury hotel in the heart of the CBD. Make Your Booking Today!
55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Explore the taonga and stories of Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover Māori and Pacific cultural treasures, our unique natural environment and history, and the National Art Collection in Toi Art.
2 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central
Experience Māori culture at Wellington waterfront. Venture out on a waka or cultural walking tour to hear the stories of Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) from a Te Ātiawa/Taranaki Whānui perspective.
280 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central
Experience Wellington's iconic red Cable Car. On the short journey from Lambton Quay to Kelburn, the Wellington Cable Car travels past bright coloured murals and through light-filled tunnels to stunning views over the city.
1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington
Discover the filmmaking technique of miniature effects and learn how they are built for hit TV and film productions. Wander through monumental miniatures from Thunderbirds Are Go and see how we fit an entire island, cityscape and mansion under one roof!
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington
Experience the ecosanctuary as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special guided experience, offered after closing time. You’ll see our gorgeous native birds returning to the sanctuary to settle into their nests, the changing behaviours of birds as they transition from day to night.
