Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington showing a city, a bay or harbour and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Frank Kitts Park

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Things to do

Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,437
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Recreate iconic scenes from the movie!

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all

฿3,606
per adult
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

฿1,657
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

฿682
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

฿6,409
per adult
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington
Fully customizable tours

Fully customizable tours

฿4,776
per traveller
Fully customizable tours
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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,, Te Aro,, Wellington
The price is ฿3,252 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,252
฿3,740 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"We stayed in an apartment. It was lovely and spacious. We enjoyed using the spa and sauna! The breakfast was really good too. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is ฿4,260 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,260
฿4,900 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The dining room staff were excellent especially Anthony The sheets were changed the night before I left unnecessarily Sincerely Fenella Playne"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

QT Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,352 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,352
฿3,855 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great service in all areas from front desk to food and the rooms."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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 ฿2,134 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,134
฿2,454 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,531 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,195 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,195
฿3,675 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"It’s a great hotel with an even better location. Love staying here"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,858 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,858
฿3,286 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
"Great accommodation lovely welcome at front desk"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

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
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

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.

Te Aro
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
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Oriental Bay

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
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
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 Waterfront Travel Guide