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's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,341
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,723
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿1,699
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿351
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Coast to the Weta cave

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

฿3,532
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

฿1,050
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 ฿3,941 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,941
฿4,532 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"We loved our 3 night stay,the only thing was the lighting in the rooms wasnt good enough"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street Wellington
The price is ฿4,277 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,277
฿4,919 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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. ...
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 ฿2,991 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,991
฿3,439 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,403 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿2,403
฿2,764 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,781 reviews)
"Staff were lovely. Beds were comfy."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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 ฿3,005 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,005
฿3,455 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"We like the hotel and the convenience to the airport was great. The Room was lovely and a good size. We are vegetarians and the restaurant menu has very little. The kitchen made us a special meal but we prefer not to ask for that. Meat eaters eat vegetarian… Our room was HOT! It was set at 17.5 but ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ฿2,697 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,697
฿3,102 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Jul 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 TSB Bank Arena 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 highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

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 Wellington Buddhist Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide