Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Wellington

A cityscape with modern buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A modern building with a unique geometric design, situated near a body of water with steps leading down to it.
A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.
A cityscape with modern buildings, a bridge over water, and a calm river reflecting lights.
A statue of a human figure overlooking a waterfront cityscape with buildings and hills in the background.

Stay near popular Wellington Waterfront attractions

A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.

Te Papa

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See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿2,080
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

฿351
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

฿5,862
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,683
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

฿662
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,687
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

Find the best Wellington Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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 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 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.

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.

Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide