Mount Victoria Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Mount Victoria
Popular places to visit
Mount Victoria Lookout
Stroll along a scenic walkway through a pretty Wellington Town Belt reserve to this lookout for spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Elliott House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Elliott House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Greek-New Zealand Memorial
Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Greek-New Zealand Memorial. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Embassy Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Embassy Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
BATS Theatre
Get tickets for a show at BATS Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Top hotels in Mount Victoria
Halswell Lodge - Motel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Willis Wellington Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Rydges Wellington
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Victoria
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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.