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
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
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Popular places to visit

TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(29 reviews)

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
Wellington Town Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

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
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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

City Gallery Wellington

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.720.362
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Lord of Rings Half Day Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Rp1.867.822
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

Rp14.106.972
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

Rp1.228.830
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Cable car over Auckland at dusk

3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour

Rp12.534.069
per adult
3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour
Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour

Rp2.457.661
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour
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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 Rp1.213.754 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp1.213.754
Rp1.395.817 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,513 reviews)
Consistently the best place to stay in Wellington
"I love staying at this hotel. Gorgeous room, outstanding staff, convenient location and parking, perfect amenities, great food and service."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is Rp996.943 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp996.943
Rp1.146.484 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and the breakfast is great. However, the aircon in the rooms is similair to a industrial unit used in russian nuclear reactors, just as much noise, but barely cools. Perfect for a short stop, but if you intend spending long in the room or a light sleeper askmin advance ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp1.353.549 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.353.549
Rp1.556.630 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,316 reviews)
"Nice room with in-room washer and dryer!!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street, Wellington
The price is Rp2.424.973 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp2.424.973
Rp2.788.719 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel review.
"This Hotel is going through some restoration's at this time, check-in staff are doing a fantastic job with very limited room to operate in. All staff were excellent, even the lady that cleans the room asked if there was anything more she could do. overhaul a really great Hotel in the Heart of Wellington ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is Rp1.681.393 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.681.393
Rp1.933.641 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed two nights in a King room. It was very spacious, full size bathroom and a large kitchenette. Room was beautiful. Absolutely amazing customer service. Staff were lovely and super helpful. Loved the spa pool & sauna. Only inconvenience was no onsite laundry. Larger suites have washer/drier ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Bolton Hotel
Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
133 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp1.141.934 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.141.934
Rp1.313.224 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice room, very comfortable bed. 11am checkout on a Sunday is good. Breakfast is a good selection of hot and cold items. Easy to get to central streets"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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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 St Paul's Cathedral 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