5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Te Papa Museum and its Gallipoli Exhibition are must sees.
Wellington
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Where to stay in Wellington
Wellington CBD
Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.
Te Aro
4.5/5(150 area reviews)
Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Wellington Waterfront
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
Petone
4/5(14 area reviews)
Nestled between the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour, Petone boasts a sandy beach for family swimming and a historic main street with unique businesses. Explore the Petone Settlers Museum or stroll along the Hutt River.
Oriental Bay
4.5/5(20 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Rydges Wellington Airport
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace Wellington
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Gilmer Apartment Hotel
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
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5 O'Reily Ave Wellington
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Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Te Papa
You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
During your trip to Wellington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Catch an event at TSB Bank Arena during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
$49
per adult
Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples
$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
$51
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Wellington
4.5
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
really nice city and worth a 1.5 days visit
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We utilized the Uber scooters. These were a EXCELLENT way to see a lot of the city in a short period of time. We had 1 free day in Wellington and used them the entire day. Had we walked that, we would have been exhausted before dinner.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very lively harbor area that has been revamped. Lots of music, bars, food.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Liked the museums and cable car and gardens
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Super city, especially in the sunshine.
Other places like Wellington
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- TSB Bank Arena
- Lambton Quay
- Courtenay Place
- Wellington Hospital
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Archives New Zealand
- Zealandia
- Wellington Cable Car
- Oriental Parade
- Wellington Zoo
- Waitangi Park
- Massey University
- Petone Foreshore
- Beehive
- Red Rocks Reserve
- The Opera House
- Newtown Park
- Parliament House
- Botanic Gardens
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea