Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.
A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay (right) from atop the hill at the Wellington Wind Turbine.
A clear day at the Wellington waterfront #blue

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
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
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 fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.775.861
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

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

Rp1.978.817
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Zealandia Twilight Tour

Zealandia Twilight Tour

Rp1.116.256
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zealandia Twilight Tour
Jump for joy at Parliament Building

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp2.993.594
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.536.944
per adult
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.232.511
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
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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 Rp1.260.777 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.260.777
Rp1.449.893 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,708 reviews)
The staff were lovely, the room was clean

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.492.890 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.492.890
Rp1.716.859 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,473 reviews)
Clean, serviced apartment with good amenities in a good location near waterfront and cable car. Excellent reception. Surrounded by car parks so no good views out of the window.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is Rp1.746.533 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.746.533
Rp2.008.554 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Very nice room. Parking a little wacky. No coffee available from the cafe or restaurant until 630am certainly not good for a business/financial district hotel.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Bolton Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp1.255.072 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.255.072
Rp1.443.333 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was courteous. Water turned off for a bit, had to take a credit card deposit because we booked through 3rd party. Requested it back, have not confirmed return as yet.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

ibis Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is Rp2.834.882 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
Rp2.834.882
Rp3.260.114 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Comfy bed, clean room, excellent gym.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

3 out of 5
Level 4, 256 Lambton Quay Wellington
The price is Rp1.571.012 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.571.012
Rp1.806.689 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (673 reviews)
Clean, great location, staff

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Quest 256 Lambton
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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
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Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

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
Good morning!

Pipitea

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

Pipitea
Wellington Fountain

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