South Coast Guidebook
Food Scene
Experience great food and service at this low key cafe with incredible views out to sea and the South Island. If theres dolphins around you'll see them from here.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The EsplanadeExperience great food and service at this low key cafe with incredible views out to sea and the South Island. If theres dolphins around you'll see them from here.
Quirky Coffee shop in Lyall Bay, 25mins walk from The Studio, great vegan and gluten free options. Run by local friends.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Queen Sally's Diamond Deli
200 Queens DrQuirky Coffee shop in Lyall Bay, 25mins walk from The Studio, great vegan and gluten free options. Run by local friends.
Maranui Cafe
7A Lyall ParadeGreat local cafe right on Lyall Bay beach.
God food, coffee or a beer with great view of surf. Close to Airport. 40mins walk around the coast from The Studio.
71 yerel halk öneriyor
Spruce Goose
30 Cochrane StGod food, coffee or a beer with great view of surf. Close to Airport. 40mins walk around the coast from The Studio.
Awesome vegan restaurant ( I never thought I'd use those words together) and bar right opposit eht ebeach in Lyall Bay. 30 mins walk fro The Studio.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
The Botanist
219 Onepu RdAwesome vegan restaurant ( I never thought I'd use those words together) and bar right opposit eht ebeach in Lyall Bay. 30 mins walk fro The Studio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer at it best, have a tasting or fill a rigger and take away or settle in to the popular Bar for the afternoon. Woodfired Pizza available next door.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Parrotdog Brewery
66 Kingsford Smith StCraft beer at it best, have a tasting or fill a rigger and take away or settle in to the popular Bar for the afternoon. Woodfired Pizza available next door.
Sightseeing
Walk around this rugged section of coastline to soak up wide open views and meet the local Seal population. Take food and drink with you - this is wilderness. 4WD vehicles can access this area Monday-Saturday. Sunday is foot and bike access only. Allow half a day. Sheltered in Northerly winds.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Rocks Walkway
Walk around this rugged section of coastline to soak up wide open views and meet the local Seal population. Take food and drink with you - this is wilderness. 4WD vehicles can access this area Monday-Saturday. Sunday is foot and bike access only. Allow half a day. Sheltered in Northerly winds.
Parks & Nature
Hike up through the back of our property and connect to a network of bush tracks that lead out to the coast or connect to the Southern walk way and head in to the City. Great views and birdlife. Allow 90 minutes into town.
Southern Walk
Hike up through the back of our property and connect to a network of bush tracks that lead out to the coast or connect to the Southern walk way and head in to the City. Great views and birdlife. Allow 90 minutes into town.
3 minutes walk from the house, Houghton Bay is a well known surf beach and picks up all the Southern ocean swell on offer. It is fickle as far as quality surf is concerned but when its on can produce some really nice waves. Swimmers or beginner surfers should take extreme care, the beach drops off quickly and there can be strong rips. There is no lifeguard.
The snorkelling can be spectacular here when conditions are right. Its part of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve and its common to see big fish, Paua (abalone) and Crayfish (lobster) with out getting your feet wet.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Houghton Bay
3 minutes walk from the house, Houghton Bay is a well known surf beach and picks up all the Southern ocean swell on offer. It is fickle as far as quality surf is concerned but when its on can produce some really nice waves. Swimmers or beginner surfers should take extreme care, the beach drops off quickly and there can be strong rips. There is no lifeguard.
The snorkelling can be spectacular here when conditions are right. Its part of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve and its common to see big fish, Paua (abalone) and Crayfish (lobster) with out getting your feet wet.
Houghton Bay is smack in the middle of this marine reserve. Established in 2009 it is now teaming with sea life. If the surf is low and the water clear you can see abundant fish, lobster and Paua (abalone) in shallow water with a snorkel or even in the rock pools.
Taputeranga Marine Reserve
Houghton Bay is smack in the middle of this marine reserve. Established in 2009 it is now teaming with sea life. If the surf is low and the water clear you can see abundant fish, lobster and Paua (abalone) in shallow water with a snorkel or even in the rock pools.
Enjoy great views and sunsets at this popular sheltered beach, 10minutes walk from The Studio. As part of the marine reserve the sea life can be amazing here, right in the shallows. The Blue Cod can get large and are very friendly, so watch your toes! Swimming is safer here than Houghton Bay, though there is no life guard.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Princess Bay
Enjoy great views and sunsets at this popular sheltered beach, 10minutes walk from The Studio. As part of the marine reserve the sea life can be amazing here, right in the shallows. The Blue Cod can get large and are very friendly, so watch your toes! Swimming is safer here than Houghton Bay, though there is no life guard.
We are lucky to be surrounded by bush reserve in Houghton Bay. Explore the many walking/running tracks through the bush that either run out to the coast or in toward the city.
Sinclair Park
We are lucky to be surrounded by bush reserve in Houghton Bay. Explore the many walking/running tracks through the bush that either run out to the coast or in toward the city.
Essentials
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StLocal supermarket 30-40 mins walk from the The Studio.
Entertainment & Activities
Renovated local cinema with 3 theatres. Good cafe/restaurant out front. 30-40 minute walk from The Studio.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeRenovated local cinema with 3 theatres. Good cafe/restaurant out front. 30-40 minute walk from The Studio.
Getting Around
A 7 Minute drive from The Studio. Connecting flights, Car rental pickup and drop off.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Wellington International and Domestic Airport
A 7 Minute drive from The Studio. Connecting flights, Car rental pickup and drop off.
Bluebridge Ferry
50 Waterloo QuayOne of two options for crossing Cook Strait to the South Island by Sea.
Soundsair
Stewart Duff DriveThe speedy way to cross Cook Strait to the South Island by Air.