Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington showing a city, a bay or harbour and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
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
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
Frank Kitts Park

Frank Kitts Park

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Frank Kitts Park

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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

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.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Things to do

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
External night time photo

Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

Rp344.072
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

Rp3.218.811
per adult
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington
Chilli Oil Dumplings

Wellington’s Food Walking Odyssey

Rp2.457.661
per adult
Wellington’s Food Walking Odyssey
Exclusive to Ka Rawe Tours, check out Wellingtons latest Car Museum, Cars Inc

Half-Day Tour - Hops and Horsepower (Drink & Cars) in Wellington

Rp1.622.056
per adult
Half-Day Tour - Hops and Horsepower (Drink & Cars) in Wellington
Fully customizable tours

Fully customizable tours

Rp2.408.507
per traveller
Fully customizable tours
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Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street,, Te Aro,, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.599.218 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.599.218
Rp1.839.101 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great Stay"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is Rp2.148.086 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp2.148.086
Rp2.470.319 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The dining room staff were excellent especially Anthony The sheets were changed the night before I left unnecessarily Sincerely Fenella Playne"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

QT Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp1.262.095 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.262.095
Rp1.451.409 total
3 Aug - 4 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
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is Rp1.763.901 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.763.901
Rp2.028.467 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay for early flights"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is Rp1.612.771 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.612.771
Rp1.854.687 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is Rp1.260.541 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.260.541
Rp1.449.622 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location with excellent service."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
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
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
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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
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

Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide