Romantic Wellington

 

Accommodation

Country Patch
Maybe you are looking for a break in the country, to breathe the fresh air, and get away from the stress and noise of city living? Country Patch in Waikanae is just what you've been hankering after.

Choose between two self contained bed and breakfast units; The Studio or The Villa. Both have large bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces and kitchens with views across farmlands, the Waikanae Hills and across to Kapiti Island.

The Villa has two bedrooms each with their own en suite, an open fire, a large verandah and unique French bath and The Villa has a queen bedroom and a mezzanine with twin beds, it's own deck, and a welcoming window seat where you can watch the world go by. Enjoy the country vistas and revive your senses.
www.countrypatch.co.nz

Broadeves Bed and Breakfast
When you are awarded Best Nationwide Retreat Centre, you must be doing something right, and at Broadeves Bed and Breakfast they certainly are doing a lot very well. Located in Waikanae, just 50 minutes from the centre of Wellington, it offers a unique honeymoon or holiday experience. Their Magnolia Room has its own private spa, lounge/dining area, en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

Evening pre-dinner drinks and hors-d oeuvres are served beside the grand piano and a bountiful breakfast is served Alfresco in the warmer months near the heated salt water pool, on the verandah or in the dining room. The gardens wrap around the house creating lovely vistas and private spaces for guests.
www.broadeaves.co.nz

298 Oriental Bay
On Oriental Parade, in the heart of Wellington, is #298, a 1920's home oozing the style and grace of a Parisian town house, with sumptuous rooms, gorgeous furnishings and interior design.

With the Forget-Me-Not Room, or the Summer House to choose from, either comes with evening wines and hors d'oeuvres and a beautiful breakfast included in the tariff. Add dressing rooms, marble bathrooms, open fires, private gardens and fountains and you have a extraordinary experience for romantic getaways. Watch the water shimmer on the sea at sunset, settle into the large library or find a quiet spot anywhere in the house and just revel in the luxury.
www.298.co.nz

 

The Admiral's Breakfast Boutique
Seatoun is one of Wellington's iconic seaside villages and The Admiral's Breakfast Boutique can be found there. Enjoy a stay at a bed and breakfast where you are the only guests, in a beautiful studio apartment with your own private entrance, secure garage and great views across the harbour and hills. The self contained and self catering apartment comes with a fully appointed en suite and a kitchen if you wish to cook for yourselves, but you are also close to local restaurants if you'd like to dine out.

You will receive a complimentary gift basket, a sustaining breakfast and there are bicycles and fishing rods to use if you feel the need for some activity.
www.admiralsbreakfast.co.nz

Mount Victoria Bed and Breakfast
A Four Star Plus residence, offering a home-away-from-home atmosphere with all the pampering part of the package.

The house is Edwardian, luxuriously renovated, and is adjacent to the recently renovated Embassy Theatre and Courtenay Place, the hub of the city's cafe scene. Close to Wellington's attractions, but away from the noise and hustle, the home can offer a great holiday in the Nation's capital.

Hosts Coral and Bill can provide evening meals and even cocktail parties and formal dinners for yourself or family and friends if required. They can also make arrangements for tours, bookings for theatre or other events for you.
www.mountvictoria.co.nz

The Nikau Palms
Sit in your own sun room overlooking Wellington, or in a courtyard and garden close to Nikau Palms that give this lovely bed and breakfast it's name. The Nikau Palms residence offers two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, each with it's own unique feel but both with an en suite, deck and tea and coffee making facilities right in the room. The upstairs room boasts it's own sun room to relax in and perhaps plan an evening out at one of Wellington's many restaurants, bars and entertainment establishments.

Within walking distance to many popular attractions, and close to the ferry terminal and train station, make The Nikau Palms your base in the capital city.
www.thenikaupalms.co.nz

Fern Tree Hideaway
Nestled in the hills overlooking Wellington Harbour, is Fern Tree Hideaway in Days Bay. You can arrive at the house via the only private cable car to guest accommodation in New Zealand; with seating for two. Your holiday apartment is on the first floor of the home, ensuring privacy. The apartment has a beautiful king sized bed, an open-plan living and dining area with a fully appointed kitchen together and an en suite with all the luxuries.

You can enjoy breakfast alfresco on the patio and spend the day enjoying a bay that has drawn the region's artists, writers for decades and not least, endangered Little Blue Penguins. Stroll along the beach, visit the local eateries or just relax in your apartment. This truly is a great honeymoon locale.
www.ferntreehideaway.co.nz

Burnard Gardens
If you are looking for an outdoor wedding venue that is truly beautiful, you could find it at Burnard Gardens. Situated in the Reikorangi Valley, 3kms from Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast, this large and varied garden was begun in 1986 and has a variety of places suitable for a dream ceremony from November to April each year. Most ceremonies are held beside the waterlily pond with its twin herbaceous borders and cedar-clad summer house. The Tudor-style homestead creates a stunning backdrop to the expansive gardens.
www.burnardgardens.co.nz

Rosetta House
Raumati Beach is just 35 minutes north of Wellington on the Kapiti Coast, and here you'll find Rosetta House, a comfortable and welcoming bed and breakfast that offers a great location and a relaxing stay. The beach is right around the corner, as are many restaurants and the local shops. The bed and breakfast has a variety of accommodations, for both families and groups or rooms that are perfect for a romantic getaway. Arrive to fresh flowers, chocolates and afternoon tea and when you awake refreshed in the morning, a full gourmet breakfast with all the trimmings will be waiting for you.
www.rosetta.co.nz/

 

Romantic Ideas For Wellington

Learn to Dive
Gain your NAUI or PADI certification. Training includes 11 sea dives.
www.ibdivers.co.nz/

Horse Trekking
Wellington’s longest-established equestrian centre just 20 minutes drive from central Wellington.
www.horsetrekking.co.nz/

Body Haven Beauty Spa
www.bodyhaven.co.nz

Helicopter Flghts
8 Helitours of Wellington available ranging from the 10 minute 'City Panorama' through to a three hour 'Helilunch' at the award winning Wharekauhau lodge.
http://www.helipro.co.nz/presentation/HeliProPres.aspx?ID=9557

Wellington Cable Car
The cars run from Lambton Quay in the heart of the central business district, past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top entrance of the Wellington Botanic Gardens with its magnificent lookout over the City and harbour - Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz

Te Papa Museum
www.tepapa.govt.nz

Theater
www.circa.co.nz/