Mount Victoria Travel Guide
Wellington





Visit Mount Victoria
Stay near popular Mount Victoria attractions
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Mount Victoria

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
"Older hotel, which is showing its age (dings, chipped paint). Best feature is proximity to CBD and the Harbourside walk. Not many people staying there but we didn’t get a Harbourview room. $30/day parking. Quiet. Small fridge and kettle, instant coffees/hit choc/teas, no microwave or other way to ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Halswell Lodge - Motel
"Stayed in the luxury soa room and it was so disappointing. Balcony door glass was smashed and had a sign not to open... No windows opened and sills had black mould. Bathroom windows smashed and replaced with"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast
"Great place at a great price."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Acoustics were terrible in my room on the third floor, able to hear neighbours and people in the corridor easily. The fridge was very loud throughout the night as well."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Room hadn’t been vacuumed, had stains on the furniture and glasses hadn’t been cleaned. When we complained it took two more attempts to find an okay room but the glasses still weren’t clean"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Mount Victoria

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.

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.

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.

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
















