Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Wellington Waterfront
Popular places to visit
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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.
Frank Kitts Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
New Zealand Portrait Gallery
You can browse the exhibits at New Zealand Portrait Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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 Wellington Waterfront
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
"Very disappointed, will not stay again, old property and the bed very uncomfortable"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
QT Wellington
"A bit moldy and felt overpriced for what we got, but the location was very good. Their laundry service seems like a huge ripoff with the prices."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
"Great location but no reception desk. They got my email wrong so we had no idea how to check in or where to park. Parking was expensive. Construction going on so foyer and lift a bit dirty. Loose tap and leaky shower hose. Bed was ok but sofas weren't. Had no milk so bought our own."
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Rooms were fine but very noisy. I could hear the person next doors tv perfectly which was not appreciated late at night"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great location and easy to get to the check in area but make sure you pay attention to which buttons you press in the lift when trying to Exit the hotel as one side takes you to the road level, the other side takes you to the basement and once you get out you can't get back in the lift so you have ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Shower pressure wasn't great."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
