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Wellington Unlocked: Hidden Gems & Insider Tips

Wellington Unlocked: Hidden Gems & Insider Tips is your essential audio guide to discovering the very best of New Zealand's vibrant capital city. Whether you're a proud local, a curious visitor, or a lifelong Wellington enthusiast, this show pulls back the curtain on the experiences, events, and secrets that make Wellington one of the world's most exciting compact cities. Each episode dives deep into the hidden corners, must-see attractions, cultural happenings, and insider knowledge that you won't find in a standard travel guide. From world-class exhibitions and unique pop-up events to neighbourhood secrets and local favourites, Wellington Unlocked delivers the stories and tips that help you get more out of every Wellington moment. Kicking off with an exclusive look at the world's first LEGO Star Wars Exhibition landing in Wellington, this show sets the tone for engaging, enthusiastic, and genuinely useful content for anyone who loves this city. Hosted with warmth and curiosity, Wellington Unlocked is for adventurous locals tired of missing out, first-time visitors wanting to hit the ground running, and armchair travellers dreaming of their next New Zealand escape. Subscribe now and never miss a hidden gem, a hot tip, or a Wellington story worth telling.

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Episodes

Latest episodes

5 May 2026 · 3 min

World's First LEGO Star Wars Exhibition Lands in Wellington

Wellington just scored the global debut of the LEGO Star Wars exhibition — 8 million bricks, 4-metre-tall models, opening at Tākina on June 27. Plus a timeless waterfront walk that costs nothing and delivers every time.
3 May 2026 · 6 min

Slip Risks, Storm Recovery & What's Still Open | Wellington Now

Wellington's emergency is over but the slip dangers are real — here's what every visitor and local needs to know right now. Plus, what's still open, where to get help, and why the city's mutual aid network is genuinely impressive.
2 May 2026 · 7 min

Wellington's Kiwi Return: The Urban Rewilding Story Most Visitors Miss

Most tourists see a kiwi behind zoo glass for 45 seconds — but Wellington is quietly becoming one of the world's most ambitious urban rewilding cities. The Capital Kiwi Project just relocated its 250th bird back into the Wellington hills, and almost nobody walking through this city knows it's happening.
1 May 2026 · 6 min

Don't Assume Wellington Is Small: Origins, Hidden Layers & Essential Picks

Most visitors make the same mistake in Wellington — they think they can understand it quickly. This episode unpacks the city's founding story, today's must-know openings, and four timeless picks that locals rely on.
30 Apr 2026 · 7 min

Wellington From the Ground Up: Harbour Walks, Hidden Cafés & What Visitors Miss

Wellington's April storm recovery means some neighbourhoods aren't back yet — and most visitors have no idea. This episode maps the best of what's fully open: the harbour walk, Mount Victoria lookout, Te Papa, Cuba Street coffee, and the craft beer spots that make this city unmissable.