Mount Victoria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Victoria
Popular places to visit
Mount Victoria Lookout
Stroll along a scenic walkway through a pretty Wellington Town Belt reserve to this lookout for spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Embassy Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Embassy Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Greek-New Zealand Memorial
Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Greek-New Zealand Memorial. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Elliott House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Elliott House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Greek Orthodox Church
Find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Greek Orthodox Church. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Mount Victoria
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.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Embassy Theatre
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Lambton Quay
- TSB Bank Arena
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Zoo
- Zealandia
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- St James Theatre
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Parade