Jackson Street – unique, exciting, ever-changing
Jackson Street is a heritage icon, combining an eclectic mix of old buildings with funky cafés and boutique shopping.
The retail strip boasts a huge variety of specialty shops, cafés, bars and restaurants that supply a wide range of ethnic foods, great coffee and goods not available anywhere else. The majority of shops are run by the owners, so the service is second to none!
In the June edition of Vogue Entertainment & Travel Australia, Petone is reason number 8 for visiting Wellington:
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Renowned for its natural spring, where locals still roll up to fill their containers, Petone's historic main drag, Jackson Street, is a trove of quirky antique shops and galleries. Among them you'll find Bookfest, a haven for cookbook tragics, and Lesa gallery of contemporary pacific art. Don't miss lunch at Bella Italia, whose unlikely industrial setting is more than made up for by its vast selection of fresh and imported produce and authentically rustic Italian menu "
A stroll along Jackson Street is an adventure, with surprises at every step.
The Jackson Street experience can be as simple as enjoying a leisurely coffee in a relaxed outdoor setting, or a full day of shopping that includes strolls to take in the heritage buildings and a meal or entertainment to finish the day.
Visit Jackson Street and be surprised!
