Tawa Travel Guide

Wellington

Popular places to visit

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Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
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Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
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Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Wellington Central Business District
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Courtenay Place

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
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Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo
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Lambton Quay

4.5/5(16 reviews)

During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Lambton Quay

Things to do

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Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour

£29
Per adult
Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour
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Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

£161
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
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4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

£568
Per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

£5
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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The Best of Wellington Walking Tour

£445
Per adult
The Best of Wellington Walking Tour
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Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

£107
Per adult
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
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Top hotels in Tawa

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
4 out of 5
25 Vivian St, Wellington, Wellington
The price is £54 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£54
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (427 reviews)
"It was a lovely stay, the bathroom was my absolute favourite though, highly recommend"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is £61 per night from 18 May to 19 May
£61
per night
18 May - 19 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,038 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is £61 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£61
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (473 reviews)
"The Studio accomodation that I stayed in was very noisy at night. Next time I would book Naumi Hotel instead as more modern & sound proof."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £57 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
£57
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Property was clean although looked a bit aged & tired. Staff were great. Location was good too. In the heart of Wellington, walking distance to attractions and transport plentiful"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

ibis Wellington
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is £86 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£86
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay here- lovely hotel with good facilities, friendly staff and great location near bus, train and ferry. Safe area, good food options on waterfont and nice restaurant onsite. Enjoyed having pool, spa and fussball table and even the special treat of a lolly jar at reception! Quiet ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Rydges Wellington
Bolton Hotel
Bolton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is £84 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£84
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, modern, all in room facilities available. Smelt great! ie no cloying air freshener :)"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Tawa

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Johnsonville

Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Johnsonville
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Newlands

Newlands is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Petone Foreshore and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

Newlands
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Beehive are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Zealandia and Botanic Gardens.

Kelburn

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