Newtown Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Wellington Zoo
Meet the animals who call Wellington Zoo home during your trip to Wellington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Te Papa
You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
During your trip to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Courtenay Place. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Catch an event at TSB Bank Arena during your trip to Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Newtown
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Southgate Motor Inn
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Rydges Wellington
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
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, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre 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 Basin Reserve and Central Park.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
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.
- Wellington Hospital
- Newtown Park
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- The Weta Cave
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Petone Foreshore
- Archives New Zealand
- Basin Reserve
- Plimmerton Beach