Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Wellington featuring food
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Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington

Popular places to visit

TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(144 reviews)

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

TSB Bank Arena
Michael Fowler Centre featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(70 reviews)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

4.5/5(585 reviews)

Take a ride on one of Wellington’s iconic cable cars for a great way to see the city as well as to reach the big attractions.

Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Town Hall which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the maritime heritage that helped to shape New Zealand’s capital city, at this free museum.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
City Gallery Wellington which includes street scenes and a city

City Gallery Wellington

4/5(13 reviews)

Indulge your creative side at this free art gallery, home to a wide range of fascinating and eye-catching works.

City Gallery Wellington

Activities

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$160
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

AU$179
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
View of Miramar from Mt Vic

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

AU$179
per adult
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

AU$91
per adult
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
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Our pick of the best Wellington CBD Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$110 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$110
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,522 reviews)
"Suited us as a family of 4 really well. Affordable and comfortable. Easy for us to walk anywhere we needed to. Very approachable and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$141 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$141
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,324 reviews)
"Just all round comfy and great value for downtown"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$108 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$108
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay, room was huge, quiet hotel. Would definitely stay again. We did not use any of the facilities but would in the future. Pool and play area looked great for summer."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

ibis Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is AU$155 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$155
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and lovely rooms!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street, Wellington
The price is AU$259 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$259
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"AWESOME"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is AU$177 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$177
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Checkout wasn’t that pleasant as we had to wait in the lobby until someone checked the room before getting our deposit back."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Carter Observatory which includes modern architecture, interior views and an observatory

Kelburn

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

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

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

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

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

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 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
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
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Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

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

Oriental Bay

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