Customs
Start where the locals do, at this beautifully stripped-back coffee bar on Ghuznee Street. Order a flawless flat white made with Coffee Supreme beans and one of their legendary sourdough toasts.
Oriental Bay Beach
Wellington’s golden-sand inner-city beach comes alive on warm days. Join the locals for a quick dip in the crisp water, or simply claim a patch of sand to watch the yachts drift across the harbor.
Kisa
Head to Cuba Street for lunch at this vibrant, design-led eatery serving up modern Middle Eastern plates. The space is bright and breezy, and the smoked hummus and grilled skewers are exactly what you want on a hot afternoon.
Queens Wharf (East by West Ferry)
Board the southern hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry. The 30-minute crossing to Days Bay offers spectacular, breezy views of the city skyline and the surrounding green hills.
Days Bay Pavilion
Step off the ferry and straight into this historic beachfront pavilion. Grab a wood-fired pizza, an ice cream, or a cold local craft beer and watch the sunset over the water—the ultimate Wellington summer ritual.
