Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Wellington

A cityscape with modern buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A modern building with a unique geometric design, situated near a body of water with steps leading down to it.
A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.
A cityscape with modern buildings, a bridge over water, and a calm river reflecting lights.
A statue of a human figure overlooking a waterfront cityscape with buildings and hills in the background.

Stay near popular Wellington Waterfront attractions

A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.

Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿226
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Coast to the Weta cave

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

฿3,608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,736
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿2,145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

฿6,045
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,803
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is ฿3,222 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,222
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street Wellington
The price is ฿3,799 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,799
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
QT Wellington
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

4 out of 5
181 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is ฿3,927 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿3,927
per night
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hnry Stadium and Interislander ...
9/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
"Easy access and close to Tukina and Te Papa. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is ฿3,444 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿3,444
per night
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely luxurious stay and great service when you’re travelling to and from Wellington AirPort. We flew in very late and enjoyed room service and a comfortable bed and comfortable room 😊 so convenient 💯"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,487 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,487
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ฿2,773 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,773
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington
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Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

Find the best Wellington Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide