Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Wellington
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Popular places to visit
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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.
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 Town Hall
Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
City Gallery Wellington
Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.
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.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Wellington CBD
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bolton Hotel
Room was clean, food was great, and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfast was great. Shower was crap.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Good central location for the dockside. Breakfast was good and could order separately. Very comfortable bed
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The after hours check-in and check-out were very convenient and most comfortable beds of my entire trip
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
This property is the neglected cousin of the millennium hotel next door. The rooms are old and cramped, the walls are thin, access to the rooms from the beach was often locked. We hated cooking in the kitchenette area. Going next door to Millennium was a nice perk but given how many options there ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD
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.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library 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.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
