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Popular places to visit

Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo
Cuba Street Mall

Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(36 reviews)

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

Te Papa
Wellington Central Business District

Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Wellington Central Business District
Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama

Hnry Stadium

4/5(7 reviews)

Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Hnry Stadium
TSB Bank Arena

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

Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.792.789
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Rp122.934
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Rp1.946.456
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Rp1.997.679
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.126.896
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Photo credit: Caleb Smith

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.458.682
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
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Top hotels in Newtown

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

4.5 out of 5
22 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.503.744 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
Rp1.503.744
Rp1.729.306 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
70 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.581.521 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
Rp1.581.521
Rp1.818.785 total
6 Jun - 7 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sir Edmund ...
9/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Good location for hopdital"

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Southgate Motor Inn
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.297.375 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
Rp1.297.375
Rp1.491.981 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,741 reviews)
"Great location nice room exclusive entry to a separate hotel lounge to relax good range of choices for breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.635.153 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.635.153
Rp1.880.426 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.354.675 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp1.354.675
Rp1.557.933 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Naumi Studio Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.105.925 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
Rp1.105.925
Rp1.271.814 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,533 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

Panoramic view over Wellington Harbour, Mt Victoria and red roofed houses of suburbian Wellington, New Zealand.

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kilbirnie
Mont Cook

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
Māori pou intricate carved cultural monument sculpture on popular tourism landmark Mt Vic with residential houses in Capital Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, close up

Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
Brooklyn

Brooklyn

4/5(1 area review)

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Park and Basin Reserve.

Brooklyn
Te Aro

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
Hataitai

Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai

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