Title: Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide: Best of Wellington Waterfront, Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wellington Waterfront](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Waterfront-Wellington-Hotels.0-n553248635171298248-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Wellington Waterfront Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wellington-Waterfront.d553248635171298248.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wellington Waterfront Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Waterfront.d553248635171298248.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide ## Wellington ![Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/69a61606-2467-46c3-a8ab-1dc39eeeb73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/69a61606-2467-46c3-a8ab-1dc39eeeb73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront showing a coastal town and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/f645d299-a195-4f86-ae1b-4e2501e5d8b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/691c3cd5-c19e-4911-89f4-5725608ad50e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront which includes a city, a river or creek and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/fb6e8edd-9724-4691-8771-5d3a049c844a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Wellington Waterfront Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wellington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![Museum of Wellington City and Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108418/4f37668f-0e77-42e0-b7c0-93032cdeec31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Wellington City and Sea A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Wellington-City-And-Sea-Wellington-CBD.d6108418.Attraction) ![Frank Kitts Park showing a playground and a city as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108416/3b5cd58b-5ce5-434f-a946-50f699837c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Frank Kitts Park 4/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Frank-Kitts-Park-Wellington-CBD.d6108416.Attraction) #### Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takina-Wellington-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-Wellington.d788681962691174400.Attraction) #### Queen's Wharf Event Centre Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Wharf-Event-Centre-Wellington-CBD.d553248621563224386.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) ![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 £37 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 £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details) ![Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49902118/33f2707f-98a1-48ce-9a08-c69761ff2929.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament £24 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/axe-throwing-lesson-and-tournament.a49902118.activity-details) [See all activities in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront ![Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5590000/5588900/5588822/1555e4c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT 90 Cable Street, Wellington £101 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) The treats in our room for our anniversary was such a special treat 😊💕 the spa and pool were fantastic to use and the breakfast was delicious Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=5588822&PinnedHotelID=5588822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![QT Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1376400/1376357/5627ee59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### QT Wellington 90 Cable Street Wellington £134 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1376357&PinnedHotelID=1376357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6310000/6300200/6300159/1a8d58ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW 181 Wakefield Street Wellington £122 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ... 9/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews) Great location and preface for dog friendly. Thank you Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=6300159&PinnedHotelID=6300159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/02929c99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £105 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (1,001 reviews) Very friendly and informative staff. Very nice clean room. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington £74 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,697 reviews) Very good, will definitely stay again 👍 Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/963b0daa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £88 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Lovely room, friendly helpful staff and a nice pool and sauna. We are at the restaurant in the evening and the food was excellent. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [See all 481 properties in Wellington Waterfront](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635171298248) 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. ## Check Wellington Waterfront hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront ![Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976385887/1a6d6dad-62df-48ab-8db5-e53cf176e768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wellington CBD If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Wellington-CBD.dx553248635976385887) ![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) ![Wellington Fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/9b8cdab7-b1a0-441a-847a-5b2e04d0f9de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oriental Bay 5/5(8 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Oriental-Bay.dx553248635974586906) ![Wellington Cable Car ascending on a beautiful day. Wellington New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1354194941, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Order Number: , Clie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870376/780d9364-9ef3-48e6-be59-ff3f0d272936.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kelburn While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Kelburn.dx553248635975870376) ![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) ![St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112756/9e4b453e-c7e6-470f-a952-958f675bec07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Thorndon If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing. 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