Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Wellington Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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.
Frank Kitts Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
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.
Queen's Wharf Event Centre
Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Hotel clean and welcoming , room great, Staff great but top bar or restaurant not open at all and ground floor bar closed 9pm so no drinks or food other than room service , this should of been told to us on check in. Surprized we were charged extra for a Latte at breakfast, Other than that good.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
QT Wellington
Great location, wonderful decor and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Great location and preface for dog friendly. Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean and convenient.. don’t have to leave the airport. Restaurant on site but did not use it… food also available at the airport, but only mediocre. But for an airport overnight stay it works well..
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very good, will definitely stay again 👍
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean room. Curtains need attention please
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront
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.
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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
