Popular places to visit
Wellington Zoo
Chill with the big cats, spend some quality time with the red pandas and hang with the gibbons at New Zealand's original zoo.
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Wellington Zoo
- Newtown Park
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Te Papa
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- Zealandia
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- TSB Bank Arena
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Massey University
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- St James Theatre
- The Opera House
- Basin Reserve
- Trentham Racecourse
- Botanic Gardens
- Waitangi Park
- Queensgate Shopping Centre
- City Gallery Wellington