Kingston Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Kingston
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
Top hotels in Kingston

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Super convenient location. Just attached to the airport. Great for travellers who arrive late in the night. Variety of food selection available just 2 mins walk away."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Clean room but definitely needs to do some renovation. Needs more plugs in the room and a better shower head. Abigail at front desk was helpful at check in."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great room - easy walking access to Lambton Quay and water front and very quiet apartments"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
"Rooms were"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington

Rydges Wellington
"Overall the place was great. Good location to the waterfront. Plenty of bars and restaurants. Only issue we had was we arrived by car and could not get a parking spot"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Kingston

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery 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.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

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.

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



















