Mount Victoria Travel Guide
Wellington





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

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Top hotels in Mount Victoria

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
"Genuinely warm and welcoming staff who were super helpful and very attentive. Fantastic location on Oriental Parade, right on the waterfront and a very short walk to the CBD. Great value for money."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Halswell Lodge - Motel
"I had to make a late check in due to a flight cancellation and the night receptionist was awesome."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Clean, comfortable, centrally located"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington
"Our travel changed a the last minute and we ended up arriving early morning instead of mid afternoon- Gem (Jen?) was so lovely and helpful. All the front desk staff were great. Such a lovely hotel, would’ve liked to have stayed longer. Good facilities (although the spa wouldn’t get warm which was ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"This Hotel has limited parking, so you will need to rent a space across from the hotel. The hotel will arrange this for you. A five minute walk down the Plimer steps will get you to the main shopping district. From there you can take the cable car to the botanical garden or a bus to Mount Victoria. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 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.

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.

Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.




















