New Zealand has a vibrant and diverse nightlife scene; you can do anything here - dining out in fancy restaurants then seeing a play afterwards or just drinking and dancing well into the early hours.
New Zealand's major cities are full of cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants and bars. In the smaller towns there are plenty of boutiques, cinemas and a wide range of local pubs, all with their own individual charm.
Wellington is well known for being the nightlife capital of New Zealand. It's packed full of bars, nightclubs and pubs that will suit every taste and budget. It has everything from cozy pubs serving Guinness to live jazz bars.
The Courtenay Quarter is a non-stop 24 hour experience. It's also where you?ll find the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
The Cuba Quarter is home to Wellington's alternative scene. It's widely recognized as a spawning ground for many up and coming bands that are responsible for the distinctive ?Wellington sound?.
The Auckland bar scene is divided up into four main areas. The city centre is a common ground between the mostly Parnell and Ponsonby crowds. The Parnell area has many restaurants and bars, frequented by a slick and trendy free-spending crowd.
Ponsonby Road, just west of the city centre is home to a more alternative or arty scene. You'll find lively street-side restaurants and packed bars all very close to each other. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.
