Newtown Travel Guide

Wellington

A rope bridge over a rocky terrain with a cityscape in the background.

A zoo building with a green roof and a lion mural.

A giraffe with a patterned coat and large ears, standing in a grassy area with trees in the background.

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Wellington travel guide

Stay near popular Newtown attractions

Wellington Zoo

8.6/10 (473 reviews)

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

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Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

£15

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

£41

per adult

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

£47

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Half Day Tour of Wellington

£55

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

£126

per adult

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

£28

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Where to stay in Newtown

Find the best Newtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

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

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

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.

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A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

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