Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Wellington

A cityscape with a large body of water in the background, surrounded by dense urban buildings and greenery.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns and a dome.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.
A red cable car moving along a track, with a cityscape and mountains in the background.
A red cable car moving along a track, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

Stay near popular Wellington CBD attractions

A modern building with a glass facade and colorful geometric patterns.

TSB Bank Arena

8.8/10 (395 reviews)
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿2,090
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

฿354
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Picture 5 for Activity Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

฿5,889
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿2,090
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

฿665
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Where to stay in Wellington CBD

Find the best Wellington CBD areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

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.

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 are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum 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 Oriental Parade 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 CBD Travel Guide