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

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)
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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Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is ฿3,805 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,805
฿4,376 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a fabulous stay, loved the art, the room, the staff and ease of getting to anywhere"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street Wellington
The price is ฿4,484 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,484
฿5,157 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I arrived around 2am due to a late flight and the hotel was very accommodating, lovely to jump straight into a clean beautiful bed."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

QT Wellington
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

4 out of 5
181 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is ฿4,345 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿4,345
฿4,997 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is ฿3,573 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,573
฿4,108 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Nothing unique about it The rooms are okay but the hallways could do with new carpet ora good clean. It smells musty in the hallways"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,704 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,704
฿3,110 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,271 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,271
฿2,612 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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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 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 Waterfront Travel Guide