Title: Newtown Travel Guide: Best of Newtown, Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown-Hotels.d553248635974587200.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newtown.d553248635974587200.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown.d553248635974587200.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newtown Travel Guide ## Wellington ![Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112760/b2957f79-0126-44b2-95be-4e66b1786c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112760/b2957f79-0126-44b2-95be-4e66b1786c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112760/1c1fcaae-e2bb-4962-a98e-f53344a1541b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112760/a39c09a0-b8ea-48a0-a66f-2303ee3e0ff2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112760/9a21809b-bcdf-48f1-9d92-5cb765752571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Newtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wellington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112760/16f90ce4-d83a-49c8-a19d-e399d2514d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Zoo-Newtown.d6112760.Attraction) ![Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156267/fef7159d-48bb-48d9-8db9-061cad831f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Interislander Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(28 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Interislander-Ferry-Terminal-Pipitea.d6156267.Attraction) ![Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125704/433cf8d5-c501-4e1a-be46-6a28bb064a85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuba-Street-Mall-Te-Aro.d6125704.Attraction) ![Te Papa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108396/44ec87bf-6a75-4967-b806-437fa78f80d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Papa 5/5(34 reviews) See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Papa-Te-Aro.d6108396.Attraction) ![TSB Arena which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158685/3303f8cd-ea79-4f65-b746-e2d6995b4f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TSB Bank Arena 4.5/5(2 reviews) Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more. [](https://expedia.co.uk/TSB-Bank-Arena-Wellington-CBD.d6158685.Attraction) ![View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/c5a366f5-35f5-4903-88da-f7675385ef94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Central-Business-District-Wellington.d3000664964.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-exclusive-access-to-wellingtons-secret-coast.a47048934.activity-details) ![The black rider is looking for something, or someone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £77 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Zealandia Twilight Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/792001/3d1c01d7-087f-4055-9617-c64dfa1ae1da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zealandia Twilight Tour £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zealandia-twilight-tour.a792001.activity-details) ![Elves, Hobbits, Dwarfs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/f751018e-ef97-484f-b742-42986d154180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch £144 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-lotr-experience-includes-weta-and-lunch.a47048991.activity-details) ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/f0ad91f8-0d40-4c7a-b8bc-b3d1400c4f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £38 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![Take the best Wellington tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1753662/073ddcb1-da78-470e-9215-f831a241dc7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Tour of Wellington £57 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details) [See all activities in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Newtown ![Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60030000/60029000/60028923/3466d982_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford 22 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington £73 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews) I can’t rate this place high enough. 1\. It’s been the cleanest hotel I’ve stayed in NZ (I’m a bit of a clean freak) and not even expensive fancy hotels ever make it to my standards, this place was spotless. 2\. We stayed there because we had a family member in the hospital and didn’t know how long ... Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=60028923&PinnedHotelID=60028923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587200) ![Southgate Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98130000/98124200/98124130/a2ea7073_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Southgate Motor Inn 70 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington £84 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sir Edmund ... 9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews) Very convenient for hospital visiting and supermarket also bus stop. Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=98124130&PinnedHotelID=98124130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587200) ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/fd5b0cb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington £73 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,725 reviews) Good hotel, comfortable room and facilities. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587200) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/7a3e7195_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £97 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews) Located right on site at the airport, perfect for early morning flight Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587200) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/f5410bd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £87 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) Rydges Wellington is a lovely hotel and I'll definitely be coming again. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable, the buffet breakfast is delicious and there's any amenity you could want Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587200) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/1ea2b123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £78 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,479 reviews) The young lady at the front desk was very helpful. She took the time to help me get around the streets in the area so I had my choice to walk, drive or take public transportation. House keeping takes excellent care of the property. Some remodeling or repairs were going on and the crew worked hard ... Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587200) [See all 471 properties in Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635974587200) 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. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635974587200) ## Check Newtown hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10)[9 Mar - 10 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974587200&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Newtown ![Panoramic view over Wellington Harbour, Mt Victoria and red roofed houses of suburbian Wellington, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000395347/71159ea6-9ddd-46e5-9592-36db1639cdd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilbirnie Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Kilbirnie.dx3000395347) ![Mont Cook](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693197773536677888/8b8fb828-ad42-4ed1-8427-fe8e8b38b77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Cook If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Mount-Cook.dx693197773536677888) ![Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film www.benhowe.co.nz #wellington #harbour #boat #rainbow #ektar100 #nikonFE2 #nikkor105mmf1.8 #35mmfilm #analog #film](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/1ec89cfe-7a03-449e-9e02-80bfb5d2ea25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Victoria If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Mount-Victoria.dx693197754977894400) ![#Brooklyn Wind Turbine in Wellington. The view at the to is amazing😊😍](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/9bf9f1fe-8e50-445a-afde-950115378e6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brooklyn 4/5(1 area review) Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Park and Basin Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Brooklyn.dx553248635976007933) ![Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/7575a002-4af5-4560-aef7-c876066f639e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Te-Aro.dx553248635943691114) ![On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/e2a2933c-6707-4860-b16e-293d676cc775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hataitai Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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