What are the landmarks and monuments you can’t miss in Wellington?
Wellington Cable Car
With flights from Napier to Wellington you’ll be able to ride the capital’s iconic cable car all the way to the Kelburn Lookout. Situated next to the Wellington Botanic Gardens - which has been around since 1912 - the journey to the top should only take you around five minutes and is a great opportunity to capture some fantastic photos of the city. The Cable Car Museum is located in the Kelburn cable car terminal and is another place that’s worth visiting if you’re interested in learning more about how the cable car was built and its historic importance.
The Beehive
The Beehive is probably the most iconic building in Wellington, not just because it’s home to the New Zealand parliament, but because of its distinctive shape which very closely resembles a beehive. The parliament gardens are also a pleasant spot worth visiting if you’ve booked Napier to Wellington flights and are in search of a place to have some lunch while you’re out sightseeing.
Nairn Street Cottage
The Nairn Street Cottage is the capital’s oldest surviving home. It’s approximately 8 kilometres from Nelson Airport (NSN) and less than 2 kilometres from the city centre so is easily accessible by public transport. The cottage was built by William Wallis in the 1850s and has been restored and preserved with several of the family's original items and fixtures. If you have booked flights from Napier to Wellington and are eager to learn more about the city’s colonial past, Nairn Street Cottage is worth adding to your itinerary.
What are the best cafes in Wellington?
Scopa
Scopa is on Cuba Street, the most popular street in Wellington with both locals and tourists with flights to Wellington Airport. Dishes range from classic eggs benedict to pizza, but this diner is especially known for their Italian hot chocolate Gusto Cioccolato. If you’ve booked Napier to Wellington flights for winter, there are few tastier ways to warm yourself up while you’re out exploring the city.
Prefab
Prefab is hugely popular on weekends with locals so be prepared to queue if you’ve booked weekend flights from Napier to Wellington. The reason for its popularity is simple: Prefab do classic dishes well and have created a warm, inviting interior where you’ll want to start your day. It’s also conveniently located in Wellington Central.
Baobab
The cool, chic neighbourhood of Newtown is also home to one of the city’s best cafes: Baobab. Located on Riddiford Street, it’s a lovely little spot to start your day and serves light but filling breakfasts as well as great coffee from independent roasters. They also do delicious sweet treats.
Neo Cafe
Neo Cafe & Eatery is the ultimate modern cafe. They do healthy brunches, superfood coffees and one of the best Sunday brunches in the city. If you’re planning on booking flights Napier to Wellington with friends, consider visiting the airy, spacious eatery for an afternoon of drinks and delicious food.
What are the best restaurants in Wellington?
Little Penang
If you’re looking for a consistently great place to eat when you fly Napier to Wellington, Little Penang is unlikely to let you down. It’s always busy and serves some of the city’s most delicious Malaysian cuisine. It’s affordable too; most dishes cost less than $20.
Olive
Couples with flights from Napier to Wellington in search of somewhere a little fancier should consider going to Olive, one of the city’s most stylish and renowned restaurants. It’s relatively small so you will most likely need to book well in advance. It’s located on Cuba Street.
Aunty Mena’s
Vegetarians and vegans with flights from Napier Airport to Wellington will love Aunty Mena’s. They prove that plant-based food can be just as tasty as any other option when done right. It’s also affordable, making it a good spot to visit if you’ve bought cheap flights from Nelson to Wellington and want to stick to a budget.
