Hataitai Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Top hotels in Hataitai
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
Wonderful staff, extremely accommodating to my change of cercumstance and my time of arrival, could not have asked for more. Location to airport and waterfront for morning walks, great cafe just a few steps down the road and the wellington central shops really close. Will be staying again
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Everything was amazing - v clean, v comfortable n very convinient except one of the elevators sounded like it was going to breakdown. Had a few scary moments w strange sounds.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Close, difficult to find though, signage poor
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Soft beds (King in our case), clean, large room and bathroom...and incredible breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was excellent with kitchen and clean bed and bathroom. Gym access was to a proper health club 5 minutes away, prefer this as it was a good fscility with sauna, swimming pool and weights and machine. Place was near Lambton Quay shops and resturants on Willis st, good stay and friendly reception ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
Great staff and rooms
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hataitai
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade 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.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
