π³πΏ Wellington City: A Quirky Car-Free Day Guide
No car? No problem! Hereβs how to conquer the capital on foot/bus. π Iconic Wellington Logos 1οΈβ£ Waterfront "WELLINGTON" Sign β Morning photo op! 2οΈβ£ Mount Victoria Windy Sign β Take Bus #24 (double-decker!) for epic coastal views ππ Pro tip: Spot wild divers hauling giant sea urchins! Bonus: Plane landings up close βοΈ (aviation nerds rejoice!). 3οΈβ£ Airport Sign β Snap the Gandalf-on-eagle statue while flying in/out! π§ββοΈπ¦ ποΈ Must-Sees Parliament (Beehive) Free tours (book online!); epic even from outside. Bus #1 from CBD. Wellington Station β Includes a 9ΒΎ Platform homage! πβ¨ Old Bank Arcade β Jay Chouβs IG spot (3rd railing from traffic lights). ποΈ Markets & Streets Sunday Harbourside Market Overpriced but scenic stroll ππ Cuba Street Rainbow crosswalk π + meh shops (sorry, not sorry). Te Papa Museum Free for NZ residents; gift shop steals the show! π π½οΈ Food Recs Magic Kitchen: Claypot rice π² Top Kitchen: Homemade tofu π€€ β οΈ Survival Tips Windproof jacket REQUIRED (worse than Melbourne!). Bus card = $10 + top-up (or pay cash for short stays). #Wellington #NZTravel #CarFreeAdventure #HiddenGems #TravelDiaries