Wellington First Impressions (not what I expected)

[@Obi_jake]

It feels so strange to see people romanticizing the places I’ve gotten drunk, high, asleep, punched, and committed chaos in

[@TOCC50]

Soy Boy 😅

[@ytzpilot]

Yup that’s Wellington 😂

[@kyliec143]

Such a wholesome video - thanks for sharing. I moved to Welly from Auckland at the start of the year and I've been loving it! I can't get enough of the walkability, coffee culture, and the unique little places everywhere.

[@nickandraychel]

It seems like such a good place to live!!

[@juliabrewster8599]

@kyliec143 do you mind me asking where you're based in Wellington? I'm in Auckland and still very much in the "pipe dream" stage, thinking about leaving Auckland. Have always loved visiting Wellington though and great to hear you've made the same move and enjoying it! I think I'll do a bit more research!

[@kyliec143]

@@juliabrewster8599 I live in a very central apartment in the CBD along Willis St! I flat with a friend and we find that our living situation is affordable and perfect for us despite rents being slightly higher here than in suburbs. We don't own a car and rarely take public transit because we're able to walk everywhere, which meant that the travelling time and cost savings are enormous (considering how much money and time we spent sitting in traffic and parking in Auckland). As two young women, we find it enjoyable and safe to venture around throughout the city - and find that there's so much to see and do. For example, I can't get enough of the random events the Wellington City Council hosts that makes us feel like we're joining a strong and vibrant community. That being said, if you're not a fan of the idea of living right in the city, you still don't miss out by living in one of the suburbs. Suburbs aren't awfully spread out so they're pretty accessible by public transport, and they each seem to have their own unique charms. I think moving here was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I've spent almost half my life living in Brisbane and other half in Auckland. I highly recommend it - but yes absolutely do the research to see if it's viable and feels right to you!

[@myrelaxigchannel534]

wholesome or awesome? What's the difference?

[@RaceCarFriends]

Loved the vibe of this video, can't wait to see you explore more of the North Island.

[@nickandraychel]

We can’t wait either!

[@IndigoStargazer]

New Zealand is now a Orwellian dystopia run by the WEF , Arden broke every tenet of the Nuremberg Code .

[@itscarolinemary]

This place looks so nice, I love how there's nature around ❤ the water!! 😍🥰

[@deanparkin1176]

I bet you're glad your ferry didn't ground❤😊👍

[@TOCC50]

Pavel Bure

[@garynarborough]

Absolutely loved this video. I've spent so much time in Wellington and Lower Hut. A real trip down memory lane for me. An absolute blast thank you. Take care from Greater London!!😁

[@nickandraychel]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@londonpuller6290]

lower hutt what a place to be

[@trudimclaren4301]

Wellington is amazing - my favourite place in the North Island. It's a beautiful city, and when I lived there, I took the cable car to work and walked down Lambton Quay to where I worked on Thorndon Quay - such a beautiful city ❤

[@nickandraychel]

Aw I love that!! It is such a cool city!

[@Shivlanderos]

I’m American and have been living in Wellington for the last 7 years. (My house is right behind the gardens!) I always say Wellington is a great city to live but not a good tourist destination but this was really refreshing to see someone’s first visit with a fresh perspective. Highly recommend a trip to staglands next time you’re in the area!

[@ginac4153]

A great snapshot of Wellington. I'm so glad that you're both enjoying the city and Aotearoa. I've called Wellington home for many years - it's a great little city.

[@BrianaMorrison-kg4du]

it's so cool to see people out and exploring this little slice of paradise

[@nickandraychel]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Bhimsainik_parshya]

Hi I am from India 🇮🇳 very beautiful places I like wellington

[@aprilm287]

Aw man, you video has made me miss Welly - I lived there for 3.5 years during my time in NZ. It's my favourite city in the world.

[@scottdawson1607]

From a born and bred Wellingtonian welcome to our little big city,I am sure you will find plenty to things to enjoy here.awesome video by the way

[@nickandraychel]

Thank you! Can't wait

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Welly is such a surprise city, some love it (like me) and others put up with it. So glad you are enjoying it so far. Happy days x

[@myrelaxigchannel534]

lol who can decently love it? Maybe if you haven't seen any other city in the world :)

[@MadisonMurray]

I remembered watching your video and seeing empanadas and was like I'll remember that for when I visit! I just came back to find your video and the place, and so excited to see it's literally around the corner from my hotel! Yay! Looking forward to empanada tomorrow! Thanks!!

[@nickandraychel]

Ahhhh we love to hear that!!!

[@jackabea9534]

Omg you drove past my house and I was working on that film set you parked next to! So weird to see it on screen haha

[@nickandraychel]

Haha that’s too cool!

[@jackabea9534]

@@nickandraychel defo do come back to Welly! There’s always something cool happening down here!!

[@philpawson2458]

Just remember Wellington is the home of Peter Jackson & Richard Taylor, Sir's to the rabble, & Weta workshop. Home of the Rings trilogy. Wellington where you get 4 seasons in one day occasionally.

[@wlg685]

Randomly came across this video and really enjoyed it! Welcome to Wellington, really hope you enjoy your time here! :)

[@nickandraychel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@maximusnz]

Thank you for visiting!

[@nickandraychel]

Thank you :)

[@karin7.london]

Grew up in Wellington. Family live in Mt Maunganui now. Nice content.

[@nickandraychel]

Love that :)

[@karennorris5780]

Wellington also known as ‘the coolest little capital’ it has such a great vibe and you can park in Oriental bay and just walk right round the waterfront even see dolphins in the harbor playing if you are lucky:) such a great city

[@nickandraychel]

Suuuuch a good vibe!!

[@Priesthaxxor]

The reason the roads are so narrow is because the city plots were originally planned and sold in London to settlers who had no idea how hilly the area was. The narrow streets ended up a necessity if they wanted to make the land plots they sold work.

[@cjiwo]

Recommend Zealandia in Wellington

[@Kiwi-Macca]

If you didn't know op shop is short for opportunity shop, as in charity shop, run by charities to raise money. But some op shops are just trendy second hand shops.

[@nickandraychel]

Ohhh that makes much more sense!

[@JoBlack-dg6ey]

Driving carefully is advised. Watch out for drunk politicians

[@Juanpablomorenoarango]

???

[@orphantheism]

I used to work for the city council, and I'm so happy that you had such a positive experience! I love our little city and all of the work that has gone into making it accessible and welcoming for everyone, the culture is unbeatable

[@Myke...]

right now wellington is going through a bad period due to rent, pipes, drop in cultural events etc. Welsh bar used to be a restaurant out Island bay. Botanical gardens after dark go to the stream and you can gently pick a leaf and look at glow worms. Spacesuit is owned by exflatmate it was gonna gave a russian spacesuit but that fell through.

[@unSTEVOED]

Come up to Raglan - Fun little skate park right next to the Harbour

[@nickandraychel]

We did! We have a video on it 😊 our fav place!

[@trumulletman]

I totally forgot they charge parking on the weekends now! Shows how little I bother going into the CBD anymore

[@realobiwan]

Great video, as always :)

[@nickandraychel]

Thanks again!

[@modfus]

Wellington is one of those places people either "get" or not. Some people really don't "get it" and can't wait to leave.

[@nickandraychel]

I can see that for sure

[@smit5590]

You should go visit the Te Papa museum. It's such a cool place to go 😄

[@nickandraychel]

Thank you for the rec!

[@giulkaebdus5536]

Aurora is my good friend’s Mariana’s business! She’s the best and those empanadas are bomb 👌🏼✨ I would 100% recommended that place but glad you found it yourself! Would love to say hi if you’re still in Wellington!

[@nickandraychel]

Oh I love that so much! We are up in tauranga now but surely we will be back x

[@iain_nz.]

welcome to wellington :)

[@Auckland-girl]

Kia ora, welcome to the north island, love welly, great vibe, so much character, but thankgod for Auckland, 😊

[@gandalfandferg280]

I grew up in Welly so take this with a grain of salt but Auckland is so lame not even a competition.

[@Auckland-girl]

@@gandalfandferg280 yeah, grain of salt noted.. and yip.. no competition is right... back down ya 🕳 now 💅

[@user-ph8ms3si8m]

My home 😍.

[@cadifan]

New Zealand cities and suburbs are very "American similar" according to many tourists that have visited or lived in both. That's probably why many American based TV shows and movies are shot here, it's cheaper and easier and looks very similar.

[@nickandraychel]

True! Same thing back home in Canada too ❤️

[@roseskipper5656]

Make sure you checkout the free hot pools ..jst north of Taupo..(The street across from the Bee 🐝shop..Jst down off the road from the bridge ..past the Mud pool.) ' Waiotapu '..it might be called🤔 l'd love to tour around our beautiful country visiting..the different beaches & hot pools..& 0pshops 💗 & the food.

[@nickandraychel]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Parsleystem]

that welsh bar used to be a public toilet hahha

[@danielbeale6639]

Yeah, so weekend parking should still be free in Wellington, and yeah, best coffee and food in the country

[@nickandraychel]

Oops haha.

[@Jumbaride]

$9.30 USD or Kiwi?

[@itscarolinemary]

I'd love to see more of the vegan food here ❤

[@nickandraychel]

Yes omg need to do a vegan food tour

[@mranthony1886]

Have a look at wetta workshop

[@Dont-Ask-Her]

Wellington central has done down hill 😢 You should have seen it 6 years ago 🎉

[@moniquegin8444]

Op shop short for Opportunity Shop

[@HarperLloyd-b3n]

thats just the tip of the iceberg wait until you properly explore lower hutt

[@RamseyTV1]

A well put together video and 'first impressions' is not an inaccurate title...understood not a lot of time was spent there so it's a pretty superficial assessment... a few things to consider: don't expect a shopping mecca - Lambton Quay what was the main retail area is pretty much dead not a lot here to be found you won't see in a suburban mall (which in themselves in NZ is a pretty restricted set of options), Cuba St has it's charms but the thrift stores/op shops are generally expensively framed as 'vintage clothing' there are a few OK cafes though the hospo scene has been in decline for some time...Courtney Place wasn't touched on as the main entertainment area - a good thing possibly as it's pretty awful. It's acknowledged that Wellington as a whole is now pretty dangerous and it would be naive to think otherwise. It's also an expensive proposition even compared with other cities in NZ. But agree the waterfront and remaining wooden houses of Mt Vic are nice on a good day...

[@jasperwest2141]

You need to ditch the car and work on your legs every day to enjoy wellington affordably

[@tequilasunset4651]

Lord of the Fries is so mid ahaha

[@Manawatu_Al2844]

It's nice, but it's pipeline infrastructure is in need of serious investment. Sewerage bursting into the harbour, and multiple water leaks doesn't help. That, and a ineffective council.

[@purawalker2537]

Hopefully the campground didn't smell like a sewer

[@nickandraychel]

Not at alll lol

[@tooxtalivai0690]

Great video

[@jackl4739]

Every thing is expensive in nz

[@nickandraychel]

True lol

[@cjiwo]

Not entirely true can buy lunch $3 in Christchurch

[@jackl4739]

can you buy house ? Can you pay high mortgage? Can you pay high quality food? Can you support 2 or more kids ? Can you save money for future oversea travelling?

[@Auckland-girl]

Ughh God you moan... good and bad in every country, back down ya 🕳 dude I paid a Mortgage, I buy and eat high quality food, I support 3 kids, I travel overseas x2 annually, u seem very bitter

[@queen_bee_xox_]

@@jackl4739 yes its very easy to save!!! i just saved 2 grand in 1 month 😅only people that spend on impulse can't save imo and grow your own vege makes for a big saver