Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing
Wellington which includes food
Wellington which includes a pond and a bridge as well as a couple
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Popular places to visit

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
Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(1 review)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Town Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall
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
City Gallery Wellington showing street scenes and a city

City Gallery Wellington

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy eclectic and cutting-edge contemporary art at this free gallery.

City Gallery Wellington

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.714.080
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

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

Rp1.909.975
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

Rp342.816
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Jump for joy at Parliament Building

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp2.889.449
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Rp871.732
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Food Walking Odyssey

Rp2.448.686
per adult
Wellington’s Food Walking Odyssey
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Top hotels in Wellington CBD

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp1.079.059 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.079.059
Rp1.240.918 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,521 reviews)
"As usual our stay was welcoming. Hotel restaurant was up to standard we have come to expect. Pity the buffet dinner not yet available but the al carte menu was good. Breakfast buffet was everything you could want. Slight niggle, would like a mug for my tea. Having to go back to refill a bit of a ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp1.407.025 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.407.025
Rp1.618.079 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,323 reviews)
"Just all round comfy and great value for downtown"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is Rp1.003.865 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.003.865
Rp1.154.445 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay, room was huge, quiet hotel. Would definitely stay again. We did not use any of the facilities but would in the future. Pool and play area looked great for summer."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

ibis Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street, Wellington
The price is Rp2.438.503 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.438.503
Rp2.804.278 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"AWESOME"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is Rp1.572.452 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.572.452
Rp1.808.320 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and lovely rooms!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.690.775 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp1.690.775
Rp1.944.430 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay here."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
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
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
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
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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

Wellington CBD Travel Guide