Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Wellington Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Queen's Wharf Event Centre
Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Clean very comfortable. Restaurant expensive and cuisine small
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
QT Wellington
The hotel is old and in need of renovation Breakfast was not good and service was mediocre Would not recommend it
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
It was access to shopping, safe. Staff were helpful and respectful. Room was clean and bed was super comfortable. Loved the pillow options.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean rooms, lovely staff, convenient for overnight stays if flying anywhere from Wellington Airport
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington
Very good. Excellent service. Front desk very helpful with early check in. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Willis Wellington Hotel
Good for one night on a quick trip to Wellington.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront
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.
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.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park are top sights worth seeing.
