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How to Spend 24 hours in Wellington
The best spots are neighbourhood cafés, tiny wine bars, legendary cheap eats and restaurants that punch well above their size. Skip the obvious and lean into what experts and locals love: world-class coffee, cult institutions, natural wine and dining that's quietly among the best in New Zealand.
Cities:
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Venues:
Coolsville Cafe
Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe
Raglan Roast Coffee
Fred's Sandwiches
K C Cafe & Takeaway
Somtum Thai
Puffin Wine Bar & Shop
Havana Bar
Mystic Kitchen
Margot
Jano Bistro
Melbourne's Top Date Night Destinations
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Sean Donnelly
Venues:
Di Stasio Citta
Studio Amaro
Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
Osteria Ilaria
The Moat
Umberto Espresso Bar
Cam's Kiosk (Cafe & Bar)
City Wine Shop
Cumulus Inc.
Embla
Bar Lourinhã
Bar Thyme
Kirk's Wine Bar
Waxflower
Pipis Kiosk
Lilac Wine
Geralds Bar
Sushi On
Napier Quarter
Gimlet
Here’s how you do the Gold Coast in 24 hours
The Gold Coast is best done loose. Start slow, follow the sun, and know when to settle in. A couple of easy stops, one proper dinner, then something worth heading further for. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone doing the coast properly.
Cities: GCT, QLD
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Costa Taco Burleigh
Cantina
Paddock Bakery
Paloma Wine Bar
Restaurant Labart
The Cambus Wallace
Norté
Blackboard Coffee Roasters
Rosella's
Here’s how you do Sydney in 24 hours
Sydney rewards momentum. Start strong, move with intent, and know when to slow it down. A tight coffee, something fast and right for lunch, a proper dinner, and a finish that carries. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone landing in the city.
Cities: NSW
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
10 William St
Margaret
PS40
Silver's Motel
Grandfather's
Room Ten
Primary Coffee roasters Potts Point
Malay Chinese Noodle Bar
Pellegrino 2000
A.P House (A.P Bakery)
Here’s how you do Bangkok in 24 hours
Bangkok runs on momentum. It’s quick stops, big flavours, and knowing when to switch it up, street to dining room to bar, all in one stretch. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone doing the city properly.
Cities: Bangkok
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Namsu Shan Izakaya
Karo Coffee Pridi
NANA Coffee Roasters Ari
Som Tam Jay So
Paris Mikki
Charmkrung
Samrub Samrub Thai
BKK Social Club
12 × 12
Here’s how you do Bali in 24 hours
Bali isn’t built for rushing. It’s slow mornings, long lunches, and nights that stretch. Know where to land, when to move, and when to stay put. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone doing Bali properly.
Cities: Bali
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
SKOOL Kitchen
Mosto | Berawa
Barō Bakery
Bar Vera Bistro & Wine Bar
Sangsaka Restaurant
Club Soda Canggu
Potato Head Beach Club
KŌRO Bali
BAKED. Berawa
Expat. Roasters Seminyak Petitenget
Warung Babi Genyol Arta Nadi
Here’s how you do Brisbane in 24 hours
Brisbane is best done without rushing it. It’s long lunches, late dinners, and drinks that turn into another round. Less about ticking boxes, more about knowing where to land. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone doing the city properly.
Cities: QLD
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Salt Coffee Roasters
Snug
Yoko Dining
Agnes Restaurant
Le Royale
Bar Francine
Milquetoast
Cobbler
Riser
Here’s how you do Singapore in 24 hours
Singapore moves differently. It’s not about slowing down, it’s about knowing where to go and when — hawker stalls that still set the standard, modern kitchens pushing things forward, and bars that hold their own globally. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone landing in the city.
Cities: Singapore
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Belimbing
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Crawford Lane
Two Men Bagel House Tanjong Pagar
Apartment Coffee
Burnt Ends Bakery
Le Bon Funk (Club Street)
Odette
Jigger & Pony
Employees Only Singapore
Na Oh
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Here’s how you do Melbourne in 24 hours
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Zareh
Apollo Inn
Caretaker’s Cottage
Gimlet
Embla
Bakemono Bakers
Tipo 00
Rose Garden BBQ
Patricia Coffee Brewers
Napier Quarter
Here’s how you do Adelaide in 24 hours
Adelaide rewards those who know where to look. It’s less about chasing the next thing, more about settling into places that get it right, from slow mornings to long lunches and even longer dinners. You didn’t come to us for the obvious. No wasted stops. This is the version we’d give to anyone doing the city properly.
Cities: SA
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Parwana Afghan Kitchen
Peter Rabbit Cafe
Exchange Coffee
Anchovy Bandit
Bloom
FINO VINO
Restaurant Botanic
Proof Bar
Bar Peripheral
arkhé
Must Try Vietnamese in Melbourne
From bánh mì to phở, to bún bò huế, here are some stellar Vietnamese haunts to try in Melbourne.
Cities: VIC
Saves: 4
Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Pho Thin
Tan Thanh Loi
Hochi Mama CBD
QT Kitchen
Bánh Xèo Tay Do Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho Hung Vuong Saigon
Bac 8
Quan Lua
Hủ Tiếu Gõ Ông Mập
Thien Nam
Good Days Brunswick
Bun Cha Co Dao
Firebird
I Love Pho
Thy Thy Counter and Canteen
Co Do
Sapa Hills
Do's Cafe - Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa
Le Feu Springvale
Low-Key Spots to Take Your Date
Turn that situationship into a relationship. Here are some top date night ideas to check out.
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Brico Melbourne
Waxflower
Old Palm Liquor
Ines Wine Bar
Eau De Vie Melbourne
Cabinet Bar & Balcony
Lily Blacks
State of Grace
Beneath Driver Lane
Kirk's Wine Bar
Willows & Wine
Dessous
Napier Quarter
Myrtle Wine Bar
Trinket Bar
Bijou Bottle Store
Must Try Korean in Melbourne
Top restaurants in Melbourne that will have you saying "saranghae!" to Korean food!
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Seven Star Pocha
ChangGo Korean BBQ
Mook Ji Bar
Bornga
SSAM Korean BBQ - CBD
Melbourne Hwaro Korean BBQ
Jang Gun CBD Korean Restaurant
Guhng The Palace
Yeonga
Hansang
Hwadam BBQ
Toodouri
Mr Lee's Foods
Korean BBQ & Pocha - Yuk Gam
Paik's Noodle CBD
Jang go mama
Must Try French in Melbourne
Say j'adore to escargot, steak-frites, and coq au vin! Let this list of Melbourne's finest show you what Parisian hospitality is all about!
Cities: VIC
Saves: 4
Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Bistrot d'Orsay
The French Brasserie
Philippe
Bon Ap' Petit Bistro
Smith St Bistrot
Chez Bagou
L'Hotel Gitan
France-Soir
Bistro Gitan
Bistro Thierry
Paris Go Bistro
Bistro Sousou
Reine & La Rue
Chancery Lane
Bistro Guillaume
French Saloon
Entrecôte
Magnolia
Late Night Restaurants in Melbourne
Cure your late-night hunger pangs at these lively haunts serving food past midnight!
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Panda BBQ
Yum Sing House Restaurant
Stalactites Restaurant
Nana Thai
Bar Ampere
Dragon Hot Pot Russell St
Bowltiful Halal Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Butchers Diner
Leonards House Of Love
Magic Mountain Saloon
Pizza Pizza Pizza
Rocket Burgers & Fries
The Toff
Siglo
Supper Inn
Beneath Driver Lane
Lucky Coq
Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant
Chapelli's
Must Try Italian in Melbourne
Nonna may or may not agree with us on how it's made, but she'll approve of how it tastes. Here are the best Italian spots in Melbourne right now.
Cities: VIC
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Venues:
Osteria Ilaria
SUD Food and Wine
Il Solito Posto
Ombra
Florentino
Rosa's Canteen
Caterina's Cucina E Bar
Lupino
1800 Lasagne
Umberto Espresso Bar
Sassy Italian Restaurant
Bar Idda
Pinotta
Zia Rina's Cucina
Capitano Carlton
Alta Trattoria
Bar Carolina
Il Bacaro
Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
Scopri Italian Food and Wine
The Hardware Club
Tipo 00
Trattoria Emilia
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Di Stasio Citta
Must Try Chinese in Melbourne
From tongue-numbing Sichuan to Cantonese-style live seafood from the tank, prepare to feast at the best Chinese restaurants in town.
Cities: VIC
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Venues:
Flower Drum Restaurant Melbourne
Red Cliff
Bamboo House
Chef David
Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅
HuTong
Hua Lu Peking Duck
Chaozhou Malaya Bistro Cafe
Biang! Biang! Swanston Street
David's Master Pot 大味麻辣烫 (Elizabeth St - Melbourne CBD) - malatang, hotpot
Lee Ho Fook
New Shanghai Melbourne Central
Tim Ho Wan
ShanDong MaMa
川湘楼 Red Chilli House
Master Lanzhou Noodle Bar - Chinatown
Shark Fin Inn
Chopstick Delight
Secret Kitchen Chinatown
Yulongfu Steamed Buns Restaurant
Ling Nan Chinese Restaurant
Must Try Indian in Melbourne
Order a vindaloo, the butter chicken, perhaps a paneer and a round naan, and prepare to sweat at these restaurants slinging the best Indian in Melbourne.
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Daughter In Law
Horn Please
Chilli India Melbourne Central
Tonka
Chai 'N' Chilli
3 Brothersss Indian Restaurant QVM Elizabeth Street
Aagaman Indian Nepalese Restaurant: Melbourne CBD (Flinders Lane)
Delhi Streets
Punjabi Curry Cafe Collingwood
Masti-Indian Restaurant Fitzroy
ISH
Khabbay Restaurant
Melbourne Mirchi Indian Restaurant
Curry Cafe Northcote
Tandoori Den
Singh's Indian Take Away Food
Toddy Shop
Spice Art Authentic Indian Restaurant
Enter Via Laundry
Mukka Indian Restaurant Fitzroy
Aangan
Melbourne's Must Try Japanese
From sliced-to-order sashimi, and exclusive Omakase counters to underground Kaiseki - walk, don't run to these top joints serving the best Japanese food in Melbourne.
Cities: VIC
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Created by: Secondz
Venues:
Minamishima
Ishizuka
Niku Ou Japanese Chargrill Restaurant
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant
Onsen Japanese
Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
Tokyo Maki - Melbourne
IKKAI - Sukiyaki Izakaya & Donburi
Izakaya Den
Torissong
ima Asa Yoru
Hinoki Japanese Pantry
KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant - Melbourne
KURA - Robata & Sake
Yakikami
Wagyu Ya
Chiaki
Japanese Teppanyaki Inn
Mensho Tokyo Ramen Melbourne
Tamura Sake Bar
Suzuran
Warabi
Sushi On
Yugen Dining
Marble Yakiniku
Waku Waku
TOCHI DELI
