Highbury Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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

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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Highbury

Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

Karori
While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park 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.

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- TSB Bank Arena
- Courtenay Place
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Massey University
- Wellington Zoo
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Beehive
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
- Archives New Zealand
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Trentham Racecourse
- Plimmerton Beach
- Red Rocks Reserve
- Basin Reserve