Wellington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Wellington
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.
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 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.
Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
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.
Michael Fowler Centre
Enjoy a show at Michael Fowler Centre, a popular theatre in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Other places like Wellington
- 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
- Wellington Hospital
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Petone Foreshore
- Archives New Zealand
- Newtown Park
- Basin Reserve
- Red Rocks Reserve