Gelissimo
About
Gelissimo serves North Island from Freyberg Beach, next to Freyberg Pool public carpark at 153 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay 6011. A 4.4 out of 5 average across 115 reviews gives the café a strong following in Wellington. Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier and New Plymouth all lie within reach, making the café accessible from New Zealand's main centres. Oriental Bay places the café on Wellington's waterfront, a short walk from the city centre.
Its Oriental Parade setting puts Gelissimo beside Freyberg Beach and the Freyberg Pool public carpark, on Wellington's harbour edge. A website at http://www.gelissimo.co.nz/ carries further detail. The café's 4.4 out of 5 average across 115 reviews reflects a venue that has built its standing among locals and visitors.
New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate, so summers are mild and winters rarely bring snow at low altitude. English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names are used throughout the country.
Polynesian settlers reached New Zealand around the thirteenth century, and British colonisation followed from 1840. Māori culture is central to national life, with marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gelissimo known for?
Gelissimo is a café on North Island, and its setting at Freyberg Beach & Playground next to Freyberg Pool public carpark shapes what it offers. Māori culture remains central to national life here, with marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840.
What kind of business is Gelissimo?
Gelissimo operates as a café on North Island, serving customers at its Oriental Bay setting. The business has its own site at http://www.gelissimo.co.nz/.
What should first-time visitors expect at Gelissimo?
A first visit to Gelissimo means arriving at a café on North Island at 153 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay 6011. English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names appear throughout the country.
Where is Gelissimo located on North Island?
Gelissimo sits at Freyberg Beach & Playground next to Freyberg Pool public carpark, 153 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay 6011. That address places this café in Wellington, one of the towns on North Island.
How do visitors rate Gelissimo?
Gelissimo holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 115 reviews. Those scores come from visitors to this café on North Island.
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