So what are you into? Cinema, Food? Pies? Beers? Rugby, Theatre? food, pies, beers, great Cafes with real Kiwi Coffee and more? Well, my friend, we have got a city for you.
Want to see a movie? Check out the Penthouse in Brooklyn, only a short bus trip out of the CBD. Or the Roxy in Miramar, not so far from the airport (they sometimes show a cult classic The Room – one of my favourite awful movies).
Have a wander around the town belt and see some of our native bush. This can be incredibly cool at night, but take a friend so you’re safe of course.
Fancy exotic food? There’s a lovely Ethiopian place called Blue Nile on Allen Street off Courtenay Place, and another in Newtown called Mother of Coffee. Some of my favourite places are The Hop Garden at the bottom of Mount Victoria, the Yakitori sushi bar on Courtenay Place, and McDonald’s on Manners Street. Down the road you have the eclectic shopping and food in Cuba Street.
If you like a touch of kiwi, there’s always Karaka Café. The coffee here is always great and there’s a wonderful historical Maori feel to the place. It’s a chilled out mix of technology and back-to-the-roots nature. Go have a look when you’re down by the Waterfront, hey you may as well peek inside Te Papa (museum) while you’re there.
You have not been to Wellington until you have ventured up Cuba Street. Near the top you will find a taste of Cuba a place called Fidel’s Café. The clientele are a mix of diversity which really shows off what Wellington is all about.
Until next time
Guy