Newlands Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Newlands
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Newlands

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"My go to hotel when travelling to Wellington. The staff are helpful, my room is always ready when I arrive and the rooms are nice and quiet. Bonus is that their hotel lift takes you straight down to Lambton Quay for ease of accessing the shops and eateries. The buffet breakfast is pretty good ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"The risotto was cold and inedible."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Where to stay in Newlands

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting 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
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Embassy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.



















