This is a superb golf course close to Wellington City that has magnificent greens, pristine…read morefairways, and an abundance of birds and flora amongst small lakes and the river along the boundary. The conditions here are great in summer with irrigation and in winter with the free draining qualities. A course that has tree lined fairways and natural water hazards is challenging but good for the low and high handicapper. It is a great Club to join, with not only the friendly membership and informative Pro Shop staff but also caters for the casual social golfer with realistic green fees. The membership also is very affordable with many options and an easy process to join. After having some social rounds I have now joined up and really enjoy the Tuesday and Thursday clubs and the Sunday afternoon play. This golf club will make you welcome and will do so with an amazing friendly attitude I can assure you that there is no need to worry about being in a four, the club will put you into one and you will be made so at ease what ever your stage of golf you are at. There is good practise facilities and a coach available at the club. Enjoy Shandon like I have. It is the home course of New Zealand professional Mark Brown.

Possibly the best diving shop in the world. Great people,…read moreregular dive club dives in the evening and at weekends and plenty of trips away. Amazing diving literally from their front door. Good stock including The Big Blue H (Halcyon) and plenty of spiero kit. And their right next to one of the best cafes in the Wellington region.

Love this place!!! Huge park with lots of variety and a beautiful view from the peak to reward…read moreyourself after the hard cycle up and some fun tracks downhill for all levels. Includes a skills park to help improve your style and a wash up station to rid your bike of mud at the end. Great facilities!

A Night to Remember at Zealandia…read more We had an absolutely fantastic Zealandia by Night experience on Monday and couldn't recommend it highly enough to fellow nature lovers. Our guide, Ash, was incredible. Her storytelling ability is second to none, bringing the history and wildlife of Zealandia to life, while her knowledge of the sanctuary's fauna was genuinely mind-blowing. We were incredibly fortunate with our sightings, including a male little spotted kiwi busily foraging for bugs, a baby tuatara, and a fully grown female giant wētā, along with plenty of other fascinating nocturnal creatures. The evening began with a highly engaging and informative presentation in the Visitor Centre, including a captivating film exploring the natural history of Aotearoa New Zealand. The tour itself was beautifully paced and packed with fascinating insights, and it concluded perfectly with a freshly brewed pot of kawakawa tea. A wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone who loves New Zealand's wildlife and wants to experience the ngahere after dark!

On my first day in Wellington, I took the Cable Car to the top planning to explore the Botanical…read moreGardens. Getting off the Cable Car, there was a sign and driver for Zealandia, so I asked what it was. It ended up being a highlight of my entire trip: if you're a fan of birds, gorgeous landscapes, and flowers, this is a must-visit spot for the whole family. The free shuttle takes about 10 minutes winding up hill (I don't recommend trying to walk), and takes you right to the entrance. You can also catch the shuttle back here about every 20-30 min. The welcome center has restrooms and a gift shop, plus the ticket booth. Prices are reasonable for what you're going to see, and they let you in two days if you want to come back. They also offer guided tours with experts who will show you the birds and tell you about them. The sanctuary goes up the valley and has winding paths, both easy and clean, and more difficult and progressively muddier. So basically, anyone can come here and enjoy it. There are open field areas, lakes and streams, mountain sides, etc. I did all the main paths, but there were even longer ones that go farther away if you have the time. There are fences and gates everywhere to protect against invasive species like possums, so you can learn about what these amazing birds are facing. Throughout there are bird feeders, so you'll get to see rare birds here no matter what. There are educational signs everywhere too, so you can learn what you're looking about and where they're from. It's worth going to the dam and bridge at the end of the valley, you can see panoramic views of Zealandia and Wellington beyond. I took so many photos here, they barely do it justice. This is a must-visit natural attraction in Wellington.

Formed in 1976, Frank Kitts Park was named for the former mayor of Wellington. The park is…read moresituated inside the Wellington Harbour. There is green space, with a small low level amphitheater with 3 levels of green grass seating. The park also contains the Wahine memorial (commorating lives lost when the the Wahine ferry capsized in 1968) and the Maori arts gallery.

Frank Kitts Park is located along the Wellington Waterfront Walk…read more Read the memorial plaques and enjoy the local artwork.

flat ledges are on a slope ,park doesn't really flow and the ground pretty crap besides that the…read morebowl is very good

Well designed little park next to Chaffers dock. Planted with a rainbow of native grasses fit to…read morebrave the fickle wind. There's even a skate park and graffiti board for teens.

ESCAPETHEROOMers was very excited for this location in wellington as the advertising posters looked…read moreamazing and it definitely matched up it! The owners are two brothers and they are both super friendly. The facility is extremely spacious w/ three escape rooms and two more in the works. Xcape Wellington is only a couple blocks from the train station which takes you right into town. Before you start the room, you are in a dark room w/ a TV providing you instructions and the intro to your game. Next, a door will open for you to enter into your escape room. The minute we stepped in, we felt transported into a forest to begin our experience. This room had a combination of all different types of challenges from technological, physical, and intellectual. We were so impressed w/ this location and game design that we decided to attempt the "Asylum" room back to back. The same instruction process was given.The minute we stepped inside we felt fully immersed into a mental institute gone completely wrong. We felt as if we were trapped inside of one of Jigsaw's games. The quality and the attention to detail was insane (no pun intended). In comparison w/ "The Caretaker" room, "Asylum" felt slightly easier to us but more entertaining due to the storyline. We were fortunate enough to be able to take a peek inside of the third room challenge that they offer - "The Lost Tomb of Monthu" and it was amazing. Due to timing we couldn't try the third room. Xcape Wellington delivers quality throughout all of their rooms. Everything from the customer service to the the decor to the puzzle designs. An incredible experience and definitely one to remember! *For more info, check out my Yelp profile.

Me and two other friends took on the asylum room today and It was one of the funniest things we'd…read moreever done! The room was so well done with very detailed tricky puzzles and very good jumpscares! We didn't quite manage to make in in an hour but we were so close to the end they gave us extra time to finish it! We will all most definitely be back to take on the other rooms and recommend this place highly! It's affordable, and you really get your money's worth!

This is a lovely piece of parkland, nestled in the Wellington suburbs. It has been around a long…read moretime and is beautifully maintained. There are picnic areas, a playground, a very nice pool (only open seasonally) and a good cafe. Entry is free and there's a small car park available. If you feel like something energetic, several walking tracks go through here or depart from here. Take the great track up to Mt Kau Kau for wonderful 360 degree views over Wellington region and the upper South Island. It's a peaceful, green retreat. ,