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. ,

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.

This was my second favorite thing to do on my recent trip to Wellington!…read more Before this day I might have said dolphins are my favorite mammals, but now...now I take it back. My absolute favorite mammal is a red panda. My friend booked a "close encounter," with a red panda, and it was THE coolest thing ever. The entire experience was just reflective of the cool, laid back vibe of NZ itself. The setting was picturesque, everyone was kind, the animals were dope (and OUT!), and the gift shop was cute. Sure, the could have more red panda gear, but I get it. High demand. The only thing this place was missing was a bar. My Kiwi friend laughed at me when I suggested it:) There's a fantastic bus shelter just off the main entrance, and you should stop for a fun photo op if you've got time. I love the commitment to making it beautiful and relevant on the inside AND outside. Favorite new thing to see? KUNE KUNE!!!! Y'all. There are hairy pigs out there that aren't razorbacks, warthogs, or wildabeasts. Big, fat, hairy pigs that It's adorable. There is a Banana Bar (where you and your little monkeys can get some treats), but LOTS of people pack lunch/snacks, so you can too. There's even an extra seating shelter to the right of the Banana Bat at the if you're walking towards the bathroom. It's covered, shades, and connected to a zoo video on a loop. It's great, you can take a break and just chill. All in all, a truly fun thing to do in Wellington. 10/10...even without my G&T

What an amazing experience!…read more We booked the red panda experience, and on the day of, the weather was bad so they gave us the option to cancel, or to try any way. We tried anyway and we are so glad we did! We got to go into the red panda exhibit with a trainer. We not only got to feed, but also had the red pandas crawling all over us! We learned so much about them and got a ton of time with them in our laps! We also walked around the rest of the zoo. All of the animals were out where we could see them. All the enclosures looked clean and were good sizes. It seemed like a wonderful place and every staff member we came into contact with was so kind and helpful!

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.

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.

One of NZ's most popular and iconic prides, The Warehouse prides itself on being 100% Kiwi owned…read more It's also one of the few places in NZ that gives you a money-back guarantee. As for its products - well, take your chances! It's a parallel import heaven! They buy their stuff in bulk at discounted prices - and you never really know what you're going to find. One day you might come across an exercycle, the next some fishing tackle or cleaning detergent. It's truly random - and a lot of it isn't the best quality known to humanity - but at least you can get a refund if it breaks in the alloted timeframe! They also produce their own brand of clothing and sell loads of mainstream CDs and DVDs, games and toys at cheap prices. This particular version of the red shed isn't nearly as good as the ones in Paraparaumu, Porirua City or central Wellington. It's much smaller with a more limited range. But if you're popping into next door Woolies, you might want to nip in here and have a peek. The Warehouse's motto is where everyone gets a bargain - and even if you don't come out the door with what you bargained for, you can guarantee that you'll find something - even if it's random junk you never needed in the first place! Occasionally you really will pick up a useful bargain though.

Don't be put off by the bare bones studio, this is a fantastic workout that will challenge your…read moreentire body. I will say the studio itself was disappointing, especially that it's a new business, as it looks slapped together in a day (maybe it's not finished?) and as cheaply as possible in a smelly old building. So if you're looking for a posh and clean gym this isn't it. But if you can get past that, the teachers are great and enthusiastic, will help students personally to learn form and challenging in a fun way. Even after a few months workouts are still a challenge but you can see yourself really improving and getting stronger over time, it's very rewarding.

Fergs rents out kayaks and other things on the boardwalk. We go here for there indoor climbing…read morewalls. The staff is super friendly. They get you hooked up and belaying in no time. They offer a really quick free lesson and then let you loose to climb your heart out. If your around the area and want something a bit more adventurous then the park next door this might be your ticket.