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 Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/69a61606-2467-46c3-a8ab-1dc39eeeb73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/f645d299-a195-4f86-ae1b-4e2501e5d8b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/691c3cd5-c19e-4911-89f4-5725608ad50e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/fb6e8edd-9724-4691-8771-5d3a049c844a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/2a771df6-c503-4395-a219-fbbebf07858d.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 ![TSB Bank Arena](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) ![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(36 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) ![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](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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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) #### New Zealand Portrait Gallery You can browse the exhibits at New Zealand Portrait Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Zealand-Portrait-Gallery-Wellington-CBD.d553248621526967313.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Coast to the Weta cave ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489342/2a190fcd-c68c-462f-b459-c9faeb38d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-city-heights-shared-sightseeing-tour.a46489342.activity-details) ![Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49178865/82548635-701e-4904-89f1-cf9e080dd8d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour £39 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-wellington-3-hour-city-tour.a49178865.activity-details) ![Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/939ea9d1-679b-439b-b80b-c83b52060e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £85 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) ![Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/9ab55774-da07-41ac-8759-53ff73b13b55.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) ![Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/a6fda73b-606c-4820-9d32-d48b652590ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch £142 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: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket £5 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.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 ![QT Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1376400/1376357/f6292bc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### QT Wellington 90 Cable Street Wellington 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! (1,000 reviews) The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable! After a long day of traveling, we decided to valet park and it was worth it rather than finding another parking garage and knowing it was safe in their hands we kept our bigger luggage in the car. They allowed us ... Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=1376357&PinnedHotelID=1376357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=1376357&PinnedHotelID=1376357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6310000/6300200/6300159/85afb145_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW 181 Wakefield Street Wellington 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! (429 reviews) Photos on booking site make it look okay but the reality is dingy and jaded accommodation. Spend you money in a proper hotel. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=6300159&PinnedHotelID=6300159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=6300159&PinnedHotelID=6300159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![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 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! (1,716 reviews) Reception service was poor. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![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 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) For a newer hotel I was surprised that the chair in my room had already started to fray and it hadn’t been replaced Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![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 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! (1,001 reviews) We did not use restaurant. The room was ideal with the lounge/ dining/ kitchen space as we were a family group with toddler and could get together without all sitting on the bed! Luggage drop no issue with friendly staff. Swimming pool and small gym also available. Location was great. Access to railway ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![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 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! (1,498 reviews) Everything was perfect from the time we checked in until check out. Used the laundry and was easy to use with instructions very clear. Took a long time for clothes to dry but unit ran quietly while we slept and wash and dry done by same machine. Highly recommend. Did not try the gym and pool. Elevator ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Te-Aro.dx553248635943691114) ![Oriental Bay](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) ![Mount Victoria](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) ![Thorndon](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 Khandallah Park are top sights worth seeing. 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