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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180651-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179146-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180657-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180652-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington showing a city, a bay or harbour and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180645-Wellington-Waterfront.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179150-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Papa 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179584-Tsb-Arena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TSB Bank Arena 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179170-Wellington.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335583-Frank-Kitts-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Frank Kitts Park 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 ![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) ![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 £84 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 £76 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 Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/97261f1e-379f-4ef4-9dc1-4c2bf34a3677.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 £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details) ![Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/467476/f02c447f-f801-45af-9a5c-c06ad18f0e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.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 £90 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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! (1,002 reviews) Clean, great daily house keeping, wonderful indoor pool Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%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 £98 23 Jan - 24 Jan 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! (1,000 reviews) Great Staff Great location. Highly recommend Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%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 £110 26 Jan - 27 Jan 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! (416 reviews) Accommodations met our needs during our stay. Amenities were perfect for anyone staying longer than one day. Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=6300159&PinnedHotelID=6300159&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 £57 1 Feb - 2 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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews) Brilliant central location with parking. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&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 £84 24 Jan - 25 Jan 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! (1,000 reviews) Clean. Comfortable. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/949d1c70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £60 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees 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! (1,433 reviews) Quiet, clean and well presented in the rooms. Booking parking in advance is best. Walkable to town, mostly undercover if it's raining. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635171298248) [See all 483 properties in Wellington Waterfront](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%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=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635171298248&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront ![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.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) ![Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb1bd76f8d3b3e0c7151c12303c1db87.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) ![Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44114-Carter-Observatory.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 Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179053-North-Island.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 featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58786-St-Pauls-Cathedral.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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