Wellington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a bay or harbour, a city and mountains
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Where to stay in Wellington

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
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
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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Petone

4/5(7 area reviews)

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Petone
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is 1.901.862 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.901.862 ₫
2.187.141 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,609 reviews)
"Great place. Staff are amazing. Excellent food. Clean"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is 2.606.060 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.606.060 ₫
2.996.984 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Happy to stay again. having a sea view would have made it perfect."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is 2.816.943 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.816.943 ₫
3.239.484 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The room is clean and very trendy. Nice views of the hinterland which is where the sunsets. The tram and shopping at Pacific Fair are a very short walk."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
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! (1,368 reviews)
"Good central location"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay, (Vehicle access 14 Gilmer Terrace), Wellington
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"All excellent. Very close to World of Wearable Arts although the receptionist couldn't direct us there. Room excellent. Awesome kitchenette and super comfy bed. Whole booing was very smooth."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Adina CityLife Wellington
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

4 out of 5
5 O'Reily Ave, Wellington
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,241 reviews)
"Great location close to to shops and motorway access. Spacious unit with nice outlook."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Boulcott Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wellington

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice waterfront city and easily wakeable around town and waterfront

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We loved it

5/5 - Excellent

Penny

Great place to visit if you love waterfront scenery, activities and city vibes at the same time

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Te Papa museum is a must when visiting Wellington with a trip up the cable car (a return ticket 9 dollars) but the views are fantastic. Cuba street have independent shops and a vibrant night life.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would liked to have more time here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic capital, small, quirky, interesting, excellent museums and restaurants

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