KNOW what to do on a winter’s weekend
- Head to The Paramount and relax in their comfy seats while watching a movie and sipping a glass of wine or beer.
- Indulge in creamy, tasty hot chocolates from Schoc on Tory – go for the chilli hot chocolate for something different.
- Wrap up warm and discover some fantastic boutiques - Robyn Mathieson, deNada and Lluma on Featherston Street; Beckon and Coco on Willis Street; Miss Wong and Madder and Rouge on College Street; and Madame Fancy Pants and Eyeball Kicks on Cuba Mall.
- Explore the amazing range of exhibitions at the national museum of NZ - Te Papa. And exhibitions about the sea and land around Wellington at The Museum of Wellington.
- Feast on comforting Mexican food together with a jug of margaritas at Sweet Mother’s Kitchen - just the thing for a cold winter’s night.
- Explore the wonderful shops in the Old Bank Arcade - there's hot clothes at Workshop, Ruby and Ricochet; gorgeous shoes at I Love Paris and funky streetwear for men at Bucks. Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasty, beautiful cupcake from Tempt - the newly opened cupcake store.
- The Film Archive has tons of documentaries, home movies, newsreels, television commercials, feature films and more – plenty to keep you entertained. You even get to watch it all in your own private theatre.
- Discover art at the City Gallery in Civic Square, Mary Newton Gallery on Vivian Street and for something a little different Popup art gallery and boutique on Ghuznee Street.
- Amuse yourself for hours with good food and old-fashioned board games at the Matterhorn. Their feta fried in honey is absolutely divine.
- Take the family to the waterfront where a range of activities exist! Go kayaking in the harbour, ride the Crocodile bikes, rollerblade around Oriental Parade or rock climb in New Zealand’s largest indoor rock wall at Fergs Kayaks on Queens Wharf.
- Head to one of the many Wellington Cafes with a bunch of friends or a good book and enjoy a long lunch. Our best picks are Floridita’s, Ernesto and Finc.
- Spend your evening at Motel - one of the finest cocktail bars. Nibble on popcorn and sip on their famous Rosebud cocktail.
- And don't forget - you can always find a car park with Weekend Parking for those in the KNOW.
