Local Recommendations from our My Guide Wellington team

Capital Personalised Tours offer a team of professional guides to allow guests to see the best of Wellington and the surrounbding region. 

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Martinborough wine region for 5 tantalizing tasting experiences. Savor a delicious lunch and sample local artisan products, ranging from world-class wines to cheese, chocolate, craft beers and olive oil.

Enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges to the Martinborough wine region. Enjoy wine tastings and lunch in Martinborough before heading to the rugged south Wairarapa coast for epic views of the bay, Cape Palliser Lighthouse and seal breeding colony.

Hire one of our high-quality electric bikes and cruise up Wellington's steep hills or ride the bays with ease.

Experience a slice of Wellington's history and travel on one of New Zealand's only running funicular railways.

Discover the Remutaka Range's rich rail history and natural beauty on this cycle tour from Wellington. Learn about the construction of the local railway system as you cycle through tunnels and across bridges.

Discover the best foodie spots in and around Martinborough on this half-day trip. Enjoy a shared cheese platter at C’est Cheese, tastings at Schoc Chocolate, and wine tasting at a Martinborough winery.

Visit four of the regions best craft breweries with tastings at each location. Tour includes an in depth brewery tour led by brewery staff. Enjoy a range of locally made craft beers at each location and share the producers passion for their products.

Discover the locally made treats and secret foodie spots in Petone, one of the oldest settlements in Wellington. This 5 hour tour gives your taste buds a thrilling journey through the food and beverage production of local artisans and importers.

Charley Noble showcases local ingredients, natural wine and craft beer. Located in central Wellington, the restaurant was an instant hit, winning awards in its first year and continues to be successful with a One Hat recommendation in Cuisine's Good Food Guide.

Dragons Chinese Restaurant offers fine Chinese cuisine from the heart of downtown Wellington just off Courtenay Place...

The Jaya’s is a friendly neighborhood bar situated in the heart of downtown Wellington.   It’s a place to come and enjoy your favourite New Zealand wines along with modern Kiwi-Indian sharing plates.

Kennedy's offers a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, whether you’re enjoying a quiet pint of Guinness, people watching with an espresso martini on the deck or sipping one of Wellington’s finest craft beers whilst playing pool with your mates. 

Combining a restaurant, café, and retail shop, La Bella Italia in Petone was created from Antonio Cacace’s passion to share the beauty of traditional, authentic Italian products and cuisine with Kiwis. 

Located beside the Begonia house in the heart of Wellingtons beautiful Botanic Garden, Picnic Cafe is just 10 mins walk from the city.  The cafe serves up hearty breakfasts and tasty lunches every day.

The Crab Shack is seafood casual dining experience, situated on Queen's Wharf next to Shed 5. The focus of the menu, as the name suggests, is crab but other seafood delig...

Already a favourite destination of Irish rugby supporters, D4 on Featherston is a great spot for anyone looked for a good time in a relaxed venue................

Coene's enjoys the best view in Wellingtion with a stunning view of the harbour. The menu focuses on sharing style dishes using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients comb...

The Jaya’s is a friendly neighborhood bar situated in the heart of downtown Wellington.   It’s a place to come and enjoy your favourite New Zealand wines along with modern Kiwi-Indian sharing plates.

Charley Noble showcases local ingredients, natural wine and craft beer. Located in central Wellington, the restaurant was an instant hit, winning awards in its first year and continues to be successful with a One Hat recommendation in Cuisine's Good Food Guide.

Mac's Brewbar & Restaurant is offers the full range of it's award winning beers, centrally located close to Wellington's waterfront and very close to Te Papa and the ...

One80 combines the best views with the finest ingredients for the perfect meal...

The Green Man pub in central Wellington promises good food, a good atmosphere and the chance of meeting some of the city's sporting heroes...................

The venue aims to take the best of a traditional Kiwi pub and offer guests a true New Zealand welcome in relaxed surroundings................

A good old fashioned pub located right in the middle of the iconic Cuba Street.   It’s the perfect place to chill with a jug and play some pool with friends or watch live sport on the big screen.  This classic pub and restaurant has something on offer for everyone, every day of the week.

Master Kong is a unique bar and restaurant serving up some seriously kick-ass Asian street food.  The huge selection of delicious dishes dare esigned for sharing.

Foxglove Bar & Kitchen is a large and spacious bar and restaurant overlooking the harbour on Wellington's waterfront...................

As one of downtown's Wellington's best-known spas, Bodyhaven enjoys a pride of place in the Amora Hotel on Wakefield Street................

Luxurious spa, deluxe massage and waxing boutique in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Affordable without compromising on quality. Friendly and professional services for complete r...

Family run and kiwi operated business with 21 fitness clubs nationwide. City Fitness is conveniently located in Wellington city centre with free parking plus Petone, Uppe...

The powerhouse has been growing since its grass-roots way back in 1988, when it first formed as a free weights lifting site in the corner of a demolition yard...............

Hot Yoga Wellington invites beginners and seasoned yogis alike to a space of honesty and openness.   As a studio, our strength lies in our experienced teachers and in a holistic approach. 

Snap Fitness is one of downtown Wellington's only all-night, all-week gyms that operates staffed or unstaffed 24 hours a day, seven nights a week................

Ancient practices combine with advanced techniques at Asiana Day Spa, where massages and other beauty treatments are on offer................

Numerous accolades and awards (including the Sebastian Grand Salon title) decorate this cutting-edge salon in Wellington's Majestic Centre Skye Garden................

Our beautiful studio is fully equipped for yoga offering a range of classes suitable for beginners right through to experienced practitioners.   We teach traditional yoga in a safe, supportive and non-competitive environment with a strong emphasis on learning through practice.

The Lower Hutt Events Centre is a new state-of-the-art facility catering for meetings, large corporate events, concerts and weddings...

With a striking three-level glass facade fronting a magnificent interior space, state of the art sophisticated theatre, large hall, unique meeting rooms and fully equipped commercial kitchen, together with an ever changing suite of contemporary eye-catching exhibitions, Whirinaki is a sophisticated and inspiring venue for any event. 

Wellington’s five-star event and meeting experience with award-winning staff. InterContinental Wellington offers events state-of the-art technology, unique catering options, and the most diverse and easily-accessible meeting spaces from 4 to 400 guests. 

The Lodge at Boomrock is high on a cliff above the Tasman Sea, in 3000 acres of picturesque farmland.  The venue mixes its stunning location with fine food and New Zealand wines to create the perfect place for weddings, parties, and functions.

Wellington's most iconic and celebrated institution, Te Papa Tongarewa (Maori for "container of treasures") is New Zealand's national museum.............

Conveniently located, just ten minutes from the centre of Wellington, an event held at Zealandia is bound to last in the memories of your guests.............

Aston Norwood is a purpose built function centre able to cater from 10 up to 180 people for meetings, conferences, training, team building or social functions.

Opened in 2011, Te Raukura is a modern function centre perfectly designed and equipped for your next conference or event...................

A vibrant throwback to finer times, Dillinger’s Brasserie is the place to wine and dine in style. Tickle your taste buds with a menu that pays homage and respect to revisited classics.