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

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
Our pick of the best Crofton Downs Hotel Deals

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great location for early flights. Pricing was reasonable, Only issue was room temperature. The staff came quickly to resolve issue, they said it would resolve in an hour or so, but fix didn't work. with a 4am departure we needed sleep, so we didn't try to pursue fixing the issues,"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Convenient to Lambton Quay, clean and has everything you need for a few nights. Having a washing machine was great."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Was a great location for our visit to Wellington for WOW. Room super nice and clean, bed was very comfortable."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Rydges Wellington is a good hotel, we had a lovely room that had views to the harbour which was nice - the room was very clean, hotel staff lovely, however the heater / air con in the room is old and very loud."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

ibis Wellington
"It was very clean and tidy. Staff were very pleasant"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 New Zealand Portrait Gallery 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 are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum 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.

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
















