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.
Embassy Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Embassy Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Elliott House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Elliott House. 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.
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
After visiting Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Church is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Top hotels in Mount Victoria
Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington
Convenient location. Staff pleasant, professional and extremely helpful - going the extra mile to assist. Rooms and facilities clean and well maintained. A wider menu selection for meals would have been appreciated.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Halswell Lodge - Motel
Very lovely architectural decor and set up.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast
Great place at a great price.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Overall quite good, lack of extras in room, mini bar & goody drawers empty, sachet coffee only especially since a number of hotels now have Nespresso machines in the room. Have to pay extra for an espresso at breakfast. Bed OK if you like the type of body forming mattress but not my favorite. Great ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rooms are really clean, no stocks at all in the mini bar, not even bottled water. The Entertainment set up for the in room Tv is outdated by at least 10 years, wasn’t easy to relax as the hallways are very noisy- noise transfer . Beds are ok but maybe a 7/10 Bar staff downstairs were really ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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, Central Park and Basin Reserve 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.
