Mount Victoria Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Mount Victoria
Popular places to visit
Mount Victoria Lookout
Stroll along a scenic walkway through a pretty Wellington Town Belt reserve to this lookout for spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Elliott House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Elliott House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Embassy Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Embassy Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
After visiting Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Wellington Buddhist Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wellington Buddhist Centre during your stay in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Church is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Mount Victoria
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Very nice room. The Beef Wellington was all it was advertised to be.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Halswell Lodge - Motel
The room was clean. House keeping replaced everything as required
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Central 4 Bedroom Townhouse! Mt Victoria, Wellington
Highly recommended - A
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great check in staff, clean modern room.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was spacious. We ate at the Portland, the hotel restaurant and had delicious beef fillet. Very nice stay.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Victoria
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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
