Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing
Wellington which includes food
Wellington which includes a pond and a bridge as well as a couple
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Popular places to visit

TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

Wellington Cable Car
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
City Gallery Wellington showing street scenes and a city

City Gallery Wellington

Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.

City Gallery Wellington
Wellington Town Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Wellington Town Hall

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.687.536
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Rp115.717
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Rp1.880.397
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.121.474
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.410.766
per adult
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey
Exclusive to Ka Rawe Tours, check out Wellingtons latest Car Museum, Cars Inc

Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples

Rp1.591.105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples
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Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.119.959 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
Rp1.119.959
Rp1.287.953 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,651 reviews)
Clean room, hotel handy in Wellington city , very walkable Breakfast good range of different options..

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.473.671 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp1.473.671
Rp1.694.736 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,418 reviews)
Clean, tidy, good communication and economic

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp760.002 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
Rp760.002
Rp874.002 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was ok, except the room cleaning. The room looked clean in surface, but there was trash on the carpet floor from days before. The extra blanket was just thrown and not properly arranged once the beds were made. Overall was a good start, except the cleaning which was annoying and uncomfortable ...

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

ibis Wellington
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is Rp1.661.949 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
Rp1.661.949
Rp1.911.280 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, lovely room & great views. Some staff service was slow in the restaurent.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Bolton Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.263.282 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp2.263.282
Rp2.602.798 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street Wellington NZ
The price is Rp1.413.115 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
Rp1.413.115
Rp1.625.082 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, spotless room.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
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Oriental Bay

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD Travel Guide