Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

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Wellington Waterfront

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Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

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

Te Papa
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TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
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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.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
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Frank Kitts Park

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Frank Kitts Park
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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.

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Things to do

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Intro to Wellington Bike Tour

฿2,064
Per adult
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour
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From Source to Sea Remutaka Mountain Bike Cycle Tour

฿3,693
Per adult
From Source to Sea Remutaka Mountain Bike Cycle Tour
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Private Wellington City Highlight Tour

฿34,762
Per adult
Private Wellington City Highlight Tour
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Wellington Scavenger Hunt: Cultural Capital

฿434
Per adult
Wellington Scavenger Hunt: Cultural Capital
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa: Gallipoli Early Bird Entry

฿334
Per adult
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa: Gallipoli Early Bird Entry
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Guided Wellington Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

฿2,803
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Wellington Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike
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Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,548 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿2,548
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (478 reviews)
"My favourite hotel in New Zealand. I have stayed multiple times and always book when in Wellington"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 out of 5
247-257 Wakefield Street, Wellington
The price is ฿3,875 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿3,875
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I wanted to try this place out as I know a little about the history of it plus it was ideally located to where I needed to be. Great location and I’m walking distance of everything. My room was spacious with great facilities although the faucet in the bathroom had a faulty plug so I couldn’t really ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington
QT Wellington
5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,402 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿4,402
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Te Papa and Cuba Street ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to te papa museum. Not quite worth it for the price paid. Didn't feel like it was a highly rated hotel."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

QT Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,857 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿2,857
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,047 reviews)
"The James cook is a great hotel. Convenient to down town and great car parking. Staff very friendly and efficient"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is ฿3,365 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿3,365
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. Very clean, tidy, and quiet. Lovely spacious rooms with great views."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,502 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿3,502
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great central city location. We loved the pool and spa. Cleanliness could have been a bit better as the room seemed in need of a more deep clean ie. under beds, bathroom mirror, bathroom tiles. Guest in the room above us kept us awake with loud stomping for hours on one of the nights. One lift was ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Rydges Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

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

Wellington CBD
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
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Oriental Bay

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon

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