Pipitea Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Enter the aptly titled Beehive and join a guided tour of this complex, which has sumptuous interiors, historical exhibitions and an antique research library.
Beehive
Take part in a free guided tour of the distinctive building where decisions are made to shape the future of New Zealand.
Parliament House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a trip to Parliament House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Old St Paul's
Murals, religious artifacts, stained-glass windows and special exhibits chronicle Wellington’s past and the historic bond between this city and American Marines.
Wellington Cenotaph
Enjoy an outing to Wellington Cenotaph during your stay in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Pipitea
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Zealandia and Botanic Gardens.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Sky Stadium
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Parliament House
- Archives New Zealand
- Old St Paul's
- Parliamentary Library
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Courtenay Place
- Wellington Zoo
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- Zealandia
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Newtown Park
- Oriental Bay Beach
- TSB Bank Arena
- Massey University
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- Petone Foreshore
- The Opera House
- Basin Reserve