Pet-Friendly Places in New Zealand

"There are so many amazing secondhand book stores in New Zealand (Wellington in particular), but sometimes you need something specific and you need it now. Turn to Unity Books in your time of need. With a great selection of New Zealand writers, an entire, stretching wall of fiction, both classic and extremely contemporary (like Tao Lin's Taipei, only out in the States in June), and many pockets of specialty books scattered throughout the shop, you may have stopped in for a specific title but you'll find yourself browsing for hours. As an added bonus, the staff is exceedingly knowledgeable and ready to help-- Unity is one of the only book shops I've been to where those staff recommended titles are truly appealing."

"Equal parts kid-friendly, dog-friendly and adult-friendly, Chocolate Fish Cafe in Maupuia boasts ride-on toys, ‘dog biscotti’, and bean bags, with blankets for cool days and sunscreen and hats for the warm. Check it out on the way to Scorching Bay for a great view of Wellington Harbor."