Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Wellington Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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.
Frank Kitts Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Queen's Wharf Event Centre
Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Hotel feels luxurious because of the art
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
QT Wellington
Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Crazy weird lighting in bathroom. Hard to see anything.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Friendly staff. There is a lift going down to Lambton Quay which is very handy.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Nice clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington
Drinks were excellent, open early for coffee
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Really appreciated the upgrade when the first room had an unusual smell. I didn’t say anything but reception offered a different option. Very much appreciated
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea 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.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade 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.
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 Khandallah Park are top sights worth seeing.
