Beach House and Kiosk

The Beach House and Kiosk (410 The Esplanade, Island Bay) Formerly known as The Bach, this sea-side spot has beautiful views of the South Coast, which even stretch as far as the South Island on a good day. A great stop off before or after visiting the Red Rocks, The Beach House and Kiosk has…

Wellington Walks

There are some fabulous walks in and around Wellington. It never ceases to amaze me how we live in the capital city of New Zealand, but nature is right there. We have so many different options surrounding us if we want to immerse ourselves in some nature; everything is really accessible. It doesn’t take much…

Abbey Cellars Winery

Abbey Cellars Winery (1769 Maraekakaho Road) There is a lot of sentimental value attached to Abbey Cellars for me. My childhood home (that my family built) has the address of 1769 Maraekakaho Road, but rather than the winery it is now it used to be a horse breeding farm, known as Crianza. Over the years,…

Spruce Goose

    Spruce Goose (30 Cochrane Street, Rongotai) Located conveniently by the airport, Spruce Goose is a favourite stop for a casual bite before or after a flight. It is big, spacious and has a wide selection of food and drink. Open all day every day, you can rely on it for quick service, great views…

Dockside

Dockside (Queen’s Wharf, Shed 3, Wellington Waterfront) Perched on the waterfront, Dockside offers a fine-dining experience with wonderfully scenic views. Although it’s quite expensive, the food itself is delicious. It has been popping up on GrabOne quite often recently, so I have managed to score some great deals there. It is amazing being so close…