Wellington on a Good Day

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The rays can be pretty unforgiving in our part of the world! And don't forget your swimsuit and a towel if you fancy a dip in the harbour later!"},{"type":"text","content":"As you leave the hotel, look back at our mural of 'Rutu'."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2FRutu%20Hi%20res.jpeg?alt=media&token=d7dc2c1d-e2c2-424c-85d6-d685af2f755f"},{"type":"text","content":"This large-scale mural was installed in 2019 by street artist Sean Duffell and depicts Kiwi artist Rita Angus' most famous pseudo-self-portrait."},{"type":"text","content":"Rita Angus (1908-70) is one of New Zealand’s most significant, loved and respected artists and was also the aunt of the hotel's Managing Director Warwick Angus. Reproductions of her work can be seen throughout the hotel."}]},{"address":"New Zealand Parliament Buildings","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_1.mp3?alt=media&token=b066eaa2-3c2a-4844-8526-4f8ad48a2dcb","placeId":"ChIJw8GD2iuuOG0R91WlKy681_0","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.11279116586351925,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.27772666732135,"longitude":174.7766997},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2FIMG_4543.jpg?alt=media&token=12bf7494-c737-4759-ae46-c1f65c9964ca"},{"type":"text","content":"No visit to Wellington is complete without a visit to Parliament and the iconic Beehive!"},{"type":"text","content":"Free tours of the buildings are available from the visitor centre, though on a hot day, we recommend the self-guided tour of the outside grounds. Follow the link below for the map."},{"type":"link","title":"Self-guided Parliament Tour","content":"https://www.parliament.nz/media/8685/outdoor-tour-map-and-information-2019.pdf"}]},{"address":"Queens Wharf","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_2.mp3?alt=media&token=d9cb5223-86fe-465e-97f9-1330e4301be8","placeId":"ChIJO7RfW9OvOG0RUjn7EHl1qiM","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.11279116586351925,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.2835001981011,"longitude":174.77934033474435},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJO7RfW9OvOG0RUjn7EHl1qiM"}},{"type":"text","content":"We'll now make our way to Wellington Waterfront to take in the views of the harbour.\n\nAs you follow the waterfront walk, you'll come across Queen's Wharf and its many eateries and bars.\n\nStop for a cocktail on the outside terrace of Foxglove or indulge in Margaritas and tacos at Rosie's Red Hot Cantina.\n\nAnd if you're travelling with kids, Crab Shack is hugely popular with families.\n\n"}]},{"address":"Switched on Bikes","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_3.mp3?alt=media&token=024bc9d1-445e-4ee0-b271-d0118bd0d59e","placeId":"ChIJKaToc8ivOG0RlzV03GWuW58","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.11279116586351925,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.28492126394379,"longitude":174.77898565},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJKaToc8ivOG0RlzV03GWuW58"}},{"type":"text","content":"### Feeling Energetic?"},{"type":"text","content":"If you'd rather go further than this walking tour, you may wish to hire a bike or e-bike from our friends at Switched on Bikes."},{"type":"text","content":"Taking the waterfront route by bike is a great way to see Wellington's coastline and some of the local's favourite bays and the Miramar penisula."},{"type":"text","content":"Their 'Essential Wellington Ride' is a 2-3 hour ride which stops at the ever-popular Chocolate Fish Café and covers 20km. More details can be found at the link below:"},{"type":"link","title":"The Essential Wellington Ride","content":"https://switchedonbikes.co.nz/wellington-bays-and-chocolate-fish-cafe/"},{"type":"text","content":"If you've got a little more time, and want to explore a little more out of town, their Days Bay and Pencarrow lighthouse trail is a must!"},{"type":"text","content":"Hire a bike, then take the Ferry across the harbour to Days Bay in Eastbourne (the ferry departs from Queen's Wharf by their shop). Most people take the 10am or 12pm sailings to return on the 4:25 of 4:55 sailings (be sure to check the times on the day)."},{"type":"text","content":"This 2-4 hour route offers spectacular views of Wellington and New Zealand's oldest lighthouse. Full details can be found at the link below."},{"type":"link","title":"Days Bay and Pencarrow lighthouse trail","content":"https://switchedonbikes.co.nz/pencarrow-lighthouse/"},{"type":"text","content":"If cycling isn't your thing, no worries! Let's continue our tour, the beach is calling!"}]},{"address":"Kaffee Eis The Kiosk","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_4.mp3?alt=media&token=38bfa2d0-b5e3-45ad-9902-0fde9f2b583b","placeId":"ChIJlyECG1WvOG0R5n8AzYh990s","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.11279116586351925,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.2860231139443,"longitude":174.77870739999997},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJlyECG1WvOG0R5n8AzYh990s"}},{"type":"text","content":"As we continue along the waterfront, what better setting for some gelato or an iced coffee from Kaffee Eis?"},{"type":"text","content":"This independent Wellington brand has several outlets across the city, fusing Kiwi and European flavours."}]},{"address":"Solace in the Wind (The Naked Man) Statue","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_5.mp3?alt=media&token=73890bd7-47dc-4bc1-9877-74ad292488fd","placeId":"ChIJLx-K6dGvOG0RpAliB03Mw9A","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.11279116586351925,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.289394113945974,"longitude":174.7827977},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJLx-K6dGvOG0RpAliB03Mw9A"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fwhairepo%20lagoon.JPG?alt=media&token=7a55a018-3b8a-451f-b3a1-fbcd5fce680a"},{"type":"text","content":"As you continue along the waterfront, you'll cross the Whairepo Lagoon. You'll also often see locals walking the plank by the bridge to jump into the harbour!"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fsolace-in-the-weind.png?alt=media&token=11cd98ab-dbf4-4286-ae1a-ad90a1e52620"},{"type":"text","content":"Continue along the waterfront walk and you'll arrive at the iconic sculpture 'Solace in the Wind'."},{"type":"text","content":"English sculptor Max Patte unveiled the two-metre high iron sculpture in 2008, a heartfelt testament to the city Max had come to love deeply while he was working at special effects and prop company Weta Workshop.\n\nOriginally just on loan to the city, Wellington council purchased and made it a permanent fixture after it won the People's Choice for favourite sculpture in the Wellington Civic Trust Awards.\n\n"}]},{"address":"Boat Sheds","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_6.mp3?alt=media&token=621e709f-3b87-4dab-a830-85cefb118785","placeId":"ChIJrf_OxgivOG0R4ZiJU83bfZI","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.11279116586351925,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.29148541394701,"longitude":174.78703240000002},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJrf_OxgivOG0R4ZiJU83bfZI"}},{"type":"text","content":"As we make our way to Oriental Bay Beach, we'll pass the historic and colourful boat sheds. Built between 1905 and 1922, the sheds are an iconic Wellington landmark."},{"type":"text","content":"On hot days you'll often see locals lounging on the angular roofs (whether they're allowed to is another question!)."},{"type":"text","content":"Keep a lookout for rays in the shallower waters around the boat sheds, they love to bask here when the sun shines."},{"type":"text","content":"While you're here, the ever-popular Coene's Bar & Eatery is a great place to stop for a bite or a coffee with views across the harbour."}]},{"address":"Oriental Bay Beach","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_7.mp3?alt=media&token=67febe42-efa8-4b81-ba94-b4de692baa34","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.18593639059244998,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.29098396394675,"longitude":174.79235554999997},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"types":["establishment","point_of_interest"],"formatted_address":"Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand","partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":174.7937045302915,"south":-41.2923329302915,"north":-41.2896349697085,"west":174.7910065697085},"location":{"lng":174.7924751,"lat":-41.2908339},"location_type":"GEOMETRIC_CENTER"},"address_components":[{"types":["political","sublocality","sublocality_level_1"],"short_name":"Oriental Bay","long_name":"Oriental Bay"},{"types":["locality","political"],"short_name":"Wellington","long_name":"Wellington"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"short_name":"Wellington","long_name":"Wellington"},{"types":["country","political"],"short_name":"NZ","long_name":"New Zealand"},{"types":["postal_code"],"short_name":"6011","long_name":"6011"}],"plus_code":{"compound_code":"PQ5R+MX Wellington, New Zealand","global_code":"4VCPPQ5R+MX"},"place_id":"ChIJ2YxfysmvOG0Rya-p44G_Xoo"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Foriental.jpeg?alt=media&token=f9836cf2-e85e-4944-9663-1a941547e75f"},{"type":"text","content":"Welcome to Wellington's most popular beach!"},{"type":"text","content":"Believe it or not, the golden sand is actually from Golden Bay in the South Island.\nEach year, during the colder months, sand is shipped in to keep the beach looking its best."},{"type":"text","content":"During hot days, you'll find Wellingtonians flocking to the bay to relax, soak up the sunshine and cool off with a swim."},{"type":"text","content":"If you've brought your swimsuit and fancy going for a swim, there are public changing rooms available next to Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre.\n\nYou can check if the water is suitable for swimming at the link below:\n\n"},{"type":"link","title":"Swimming Suitability Report","content":"https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/wellington-region/coastal/oriental-bay-at-band-rotunda/"},{"type":"text","content":"Keep an eye out for the Carter Fountain located in the centre of the Bay. In calm weather, it shoots water up to 16 metres in the air!\n\nIt's controlled by a wind sensor so it won't activate if the wind reaches 10 knots or higher so it doesn't spray unsuspecting walkers!\n\n"}]},{"address":"Mount Victoria Lookout","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_8.mp3?alt=media&token=d21959b6-aec1-449c-8ee6-248f30dbd159","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.18593639059244998,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.296491463949444,"longitude":174.7940006},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"### Optional Hike and photo oportunity"},{"type":"text","content":"If you're feeling energetic, the walk to the Mount Victoria Lookout is well worth the effort, promising impressive panoramic views of the city.\n\nThe journey itself, through the green Town Belt, offers some respite from the sun's rays through dappled treelined walkways. It can be a little steep at times but you may spot some native Tui with their impressive birdsong or cheeky Kākā, our native parrot.\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fgood-day-cover.jpg?alt=media&token=5ff7cd70-d957-48b3-ae1e-a0b0b6a367f1"},{"type":"place","content":{"formatted_address":"Lookout Road, Hataitai, Wellington 6011, New Zealand","types":["establishment","point_of_interest","tourist_attraction"],"partial_match":true,"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":174.7953495802915,"south":-41.2978404302915,"north":-41.2951424697085,"west":174.7926516197085},"location":{"lng":174.7943104,"lat":-41.2960571},"location_type":"GEOMETRIC_CENTER"},"address_components":[{"types":["route"],"short_name":"Lookout Rd","long_name":"Lookout Road"},{"types":["political","sublocality","sublocality_level_1"],"short_name":"Hataitai","long_name":"Hataitai"},{"types":["locality","political"],"short_name":"Wellington","long_name":"Wellington"},{"types":["administrative_area_level_1","political"],"short_name":"Wellington","long_name":"Wellington"},{"types":["country","political"],"short_name":"NZ","long_name":"New Zealand"},{"types":["postal_code"],"short_name":"6011","long_name":"6011"}],"plus_code":{"compound_code":"PQ3V+HP Wellington, New Zealand","global_code":"4VCPPQ3V+HP"},"place_id":"ChIJq-ETf7ivOG0RJa_-GBUmQuc"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fmount%20victoria%20lookout.avif?alt=media&token=2c847298-01f4-4c63-bdc7-4c566a3cb423"},{"type":"text","content":"The walk to the top is about half an hour uphill, if all that walking is too much for you, feel free to skip ahead!"}]},{"address":"The Rogue & Vagabond","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_9.mp3?alt=media&token=9ee5eae2-fcbd-4af0-a97c-527c183f5296","placeId":"ChIJmwfKGdivOG0R9eTCVFOngnU","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1180158247727286,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.29337601394794,"longitude":174.77454989999998},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJmwfKGdivOG0R9eTCVFOngnU"}},{"type":"text","content":"After soaking up the sun by the beach or hiking up to the Mount Victoria lookout, what better way to cool off than with a craft beer at The Rogue and Vagabond."},{"type":"text","content":"This laid-back bar boasts a regularly changing tap list and a large grassy area with comfy bean bags to lounge on as the sun shines."},{"type":"text","content":"If craft beers aren't your thing, our marketing manager Paul recommends Ascot. This rooftop bar is just around the corner on Ghuznee Street and provides a much more intimate setting to while away an evening over cocktails and hot dogs (that's right, hotdogs are their speciality)."},{"type":"text","content":"It can still get lively later on and their soundtrack comes from an ever-expanding collection of vinyl.\n\nWhile it doesn't sport panoramic views, its loft windows and brick walls offer shelter from any wind and give the bar a distinctly New York feel.\n\nYou'll find the unassuming entrance next door to the clothing store Caughley; take the staircase to the very top.\n\n"},{"type":"place","content":{"formatted_address":"2/55 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand","name":"Ascot","html_attributions":[],"geometry":{"viewport":{"east":174.7769220802915,"south":-41.2946766802915,"north":-41.29197871970851,"west":174.7742241197085},"location":{"lng":174.7754715,"lat":-41.29329570000001}},"place_id":"ChIJ_XY59YGvOG0Rfm8KLwqmddM"}},{"type":"text","content":"It's now an easy walk back to the hotel along Willis Street and Lambton Quay, though it may take longer if you're tempted by the shops along the way!"}]},{"address":"Bolton Hotel","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Ftts_10.mp3?alt=media&token=ca4d6bbf-5121-4e74-95ef-037cc563c1c8","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.18593639059244998,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-41.27925321394102,"longitude":174.77463854999996},"media":[{"type":"place","content":{"place_id":"ChIJsy_6QSquOG0RD1U0549UuQE"}},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fbolton%203.jpg?alt=media&token=7753dca8-bc2a-4b76-b74f-128bccd43caa"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fbolton%201.jpeg?alt=media&token=f7c61ff2-8469-45f4-a5de-25954e25df4a"},{"type":"text","content":"It's been a pleasure sharing the city's outside spaces with you."},{"type":"text","content":"Whether you're staying with us, or visiting from elsewhere, we invite you to join us in Artisan restaurant on level one, I'm sure you'll have worked up an appetite after today's adventures!"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FtYYB6fBiMNarY7nAh58P%2Fwine%20down01.jpg?alt=media&token=77b42e3f-2e72-4498-b975-c1efe1f0eed6"}]}]