HighwaterTe Aro, Wellington
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Restaurant · Te Aro

Highwater

54 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011 Closed Mondays and Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Highwater
MondayClosed
Tuesday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Fridaynoon – 9:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 9:30 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 210 4420 to check.

54 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011

About

About Highwater

Tucked into 54 Cuba Street in Te Aro, Highwater serves modern, international-style food to locals and visitors in Te Aro, Wellington. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as market fish. It is one of 58 international venues we list in Wellington.

Highwater opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Sundays. The earliest start is 11 am on Saturdays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Tuesdays. In total it trades for about 34 hours each week.

For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsMushroom risotto

With truffle and parmesan

$28–34

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

SidesShoestring fries

With aioli

$9–12

MainsEye fillet

With potato gratin and jus

$42–52

Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

Plan your visit

When is Highwater busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Highwater

Where is Highwater?

Highwater is at 54 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, about 200 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Highwater's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday noon – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Highwater closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Highwater serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Highwater?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Highwater?

You can call +64 4 210 4420. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Highwater?

The closest is Teddy’s Tacos (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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