Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge
Wellington Waterfront showing a coastal town and a sunset
Wellington featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city
Wellington Waterfront which includes a city, a river or creek and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Frank Kitts Park showing a playground and a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Frank Kitts Park

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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿219
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿330
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,075
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,552
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

฿998
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
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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 ฿3,381 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,381
฿3,888 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street Wellington
The price is ฿4,119 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,119
฿4,737 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great Staff Great location. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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 ฿4,220 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,220
฿4,853 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
Accommodations met our needs during our stay. Amenities were perfect for anyone staying longer than one day.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ฿3,032 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,032
฿3,487 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Option of opting out housekeeping.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,243 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,243
฿2,579 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,667 reviews)
Easy parking and convenient location.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is ฿2,981 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿2,981
฿3,428 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, such a conveylocation

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

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
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

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
Wellington Fountain

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
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Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film www.benhowe.co.nz #wellington #harbour #boat #rainbow #ektar100 #nikonFE2 #nikkor105mmf1.8 #35mmfilm #analog #film

Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
St Paul\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a sunset

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon

Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide