Pipitea Travel Guide

Wellington

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Wellington Parliament which includes interior views and heritage architecture
Wellington Parliament featuring a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Old St Paul\'s featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views
Beehive showing modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Lambton Quay

Lambton Quay

4.5/5(16 reviews)

During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Lambton Quay
Beehive which includes modern architecture and a statue or sculpture

Beehive

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Go on a free guided tour of the seat of New Zealand’s power, the beehive-shaped building that houses the New Zealand Parliament's Executive wing.

Beehive
Wellington Parliament featuring heritage architecture and flowers

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Learn about the events and people who shaped New Zealand's political landscape and see where the country is governed from at this collection of buildings.

New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Parliament House

Parliament House

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a trip to Parliament House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Parliament House
Wellington Cenotaph

Wellington Cenotaph

Enjoy an outing to Wellington Cenotaph during your stay in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Cenotaph
Parliamentary Library

Parliamentary Library

Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Parliamentary Library. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Parliamentary Library

Things to do

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

฿1,634
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Wellington Private Highlight Fullday tour

Wellington Private Highlight Fullday tour

฿6,727
per adult
Wellington Private Highlight Fullday tour
Greenbelt

All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

฿7,112
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

฿3,844
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
The best of Wellington walking tour

The Best of Wellington Walking Tour

฿19,408
per traveller
The Best of Wellington Walking Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour

฿4,229
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Top hotels in Pipitea

Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,677 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,677
฿4,228 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Good value for money and helpful, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Rydges Wellington
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2 out of 5
1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington
The price is ฿1,405 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,405
฿1,616 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Excellent location… right across the street from the RR station"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon

4 out of 5
61-63 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, Greater Wellington
The price is ฿2,529 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,529
฿2,909 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"Tidy room with everything we needed, we'd happily stay there again"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Quest on Thorndon
The Sebel Wellington Thorndon

The Sebel Wellington Thorndon

4 out of 5
172 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,628 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,628
฿3,023 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
Highly recommend
"Has everything you need in the room, the kitchenette has an oven, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, fridge with separate freezer and a pod coffee machine. Home away from home. Quiet and safe. Easy parking."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Sebel Wellington Thorndon
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,381 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,381
฿2,738 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Always a good stay at James Cook. Easy access from the motorway and down to Lampton Quay!!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is ฿3,075 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,075
฿3,537 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and tidy, staff were very helpful. Great view of the harbour"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Pipitea

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 St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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.

Wellington CBD
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
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
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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
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

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