Timeline
07:00
Arrive at Government House as it opens. This is the quietest time to appreciate the 1910 manor house and its grounds before the day's visitors arrive.
07:40
Walk seven minutes to Caffe L’affare for a coffee. Founded by an Italian with its own roastery, it is open from 08:00 on Saturdays, making it a perfect early stop.
08:10
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
Take a 14-minute walk to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Spend some time wandering the grounds and viewing the Art Deco carillon and the Hall of Memories.
08:50
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe
End your morning at Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe, just a nine-minute walk away. Enjoy a relaxed lunch of vegan Malaysian/Chinese food in a homely atmosphere.
Local tip
Caffe L’affare is open from 08:00 on Saturdays. Aunty Mena's is open for lunch and dinner daily. Pukeahu is best visited early to avoid crowds.
Check before you go
- Caffe L’affare: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:00-16:00
- Aunty Mena's: Lunch & dinner daily
Worth knowing
- Caffe L’affare is open at 07:40 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).