Pipitea Travel Guide
Wellington





Visit Pipitea
Stay near popular Pipitea attractions
Things to do

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Top hotels in Pipitea

Rydges Wellington
"Avoid - there are better options. Reception staff miserable and the breakfast and dinner service in the main restaurant is awful. We stayed two night. Hotel is tired. Bathrooms basic and cheap and the safe did not work Breakfast team started closing early as “they were quiet” but we had jet lag and ..."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Quest on Thorndon

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Perfect for if you’re catching an early flight or land late. It’s a nice hotel and priced well. The windows are incredibly well insulated, cannot hear the planes taking off at all."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Naumi Studio Wellington
Where to stay in Pipitea

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery 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 are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum 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.

























