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 top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.

Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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
Excellent!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Southgate Motor Inn
Good location for hopdital
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room is clean and I love the breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rooms are really clean, no stocks at all in the mini bar, not even bottled water. The Entertainment set up for the in room Tv is outdated by at least 10 years, wasn’t easy to relax as the hallways are very noisy- noise transfer . Beds are ok but maybe a 7/10 Bar staff downstairs were really ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Love this hotel - great staff, rooms, facilities and wonderful access to the bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping available in Wellington CBD. Is my go to for my Wellington stays.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade 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 Central Park and Basin Reserve.

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.

Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
