Newtown Travel Guide
Wellington





Popular places to visit

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

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.

Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

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

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Newtown

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
"Excellent!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Southgate Motor Inn
"Good location for hopdital"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Great location nice room exclusive entry to a separate hotel lounge to relax good range of choices for breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

Naumi Studio Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

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

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve 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.

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

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.

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