Crofton Downs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Crofton Downs
Stay near popular Crofton Downs attractions
Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Our pick of the best Crofton Downs Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"I would prefer shower not over bath. Not good for elderly folk."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Very convenient & very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Rydges Wellington
"The good stuff, the staff were very good, room was nice. The bad stuff The TV was too technical for both me and the wife, it needed to be paired with my phone which took me ages to work out, watched a little TV then went for a walk, the TV stopped working when I left the room as it was paired to ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Parking spaces available were too tight for my 8Seater rental. Noisy roofing at night as was on top floor. Apart from that it was a great experience."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Excellent place to stay right in the heart of everything. parking can be a little tight for bigger vehicles other than that an awesome experience."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"Staff were excellent and very friendly. Very helpful and accommodating allowing us to leave luggage there and park early. Room was relatively tidy, the curtains did not close fully and let a lot of light in. TV did not work well with only 2 channels working. Had a few odd stains on the bed sheets. ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Crofton Downs

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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.

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

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.

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




















