Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington showing a city, a bay or harbour and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

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.

TSB Bank Arena
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Frank Kitts Park

Frank Kitts Park

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Frank Kitts Park

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.

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Things to do

Lord of Rings Half Day Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

£84
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

£16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Exclusive to Ka Rawe Tours, check out Wellingtons latest Car Museum, Cars Inc

Half-Day Tour - Hops and Horsepower (Drink & Cars) in Wellington

£73
per adult
Half-Day Tour - Hops and Horsepower (Drink & Cars) in Wellington
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

£142
per adult
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington
Fully customizable tours

Fully customizable tours

£109
per traveller
Fully customizable tours
From American Muscle to Australian Race Cars & everything in between!

Hops and Horsepower (Drinks & Cars) - Full Day Tour

£124
per adult
Hops and Horsepower (Drinks & Cars) - Full Day Tour
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Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street,, Te Aro,, Wellington
The price is £87 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£87
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the art work from museum and decor beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington
QT Wellington
5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is £110 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£110
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Had several stays here now, continues to meet high expectations."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

QT Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is £56 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£56
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,470 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is £84 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£84
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast yummy. Room warm."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is £85 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£85
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location from the airport"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £76 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£76
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

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

Wellington CBD
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

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.

Te Aro
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
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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.

Oriental Bay
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon

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