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 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.
Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington ’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
Zealandia
Visit this protected eco-park for a taste of pre-historic New Zealand before the arrival of humans.
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Our pick of the best Highbury Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Aircon not functioning well. Asked for help in adjusting. Didn't happen. Telephone not working, had to go to reception to ask for blanket
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
Receptionist and concierge extremely helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and the washer and dryer were good to have
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Clean, spacious room. Grand old building. Friendly staff and good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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 Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.
Highbury Travel Guide
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Zealandia
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- Lambton Quay
- Massey University
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington Zoo
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Waitangi Park
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- St James Theatre
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Trentham Racecourse
- Botanic Gardens
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park
- Eastbourne Beach
- Parliament House
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
