Mount Cook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Cook
Popular places to visit
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Wellington when you take a trip to National War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Our pick of the best Mount Cook Hotel Deals
88 Wallace Court Motel
Loved everything
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Marksman Motor Inn
My partner has mobility difficulties which means we asked for a ground level room. What a beautiful surprise when they gladly move some things around to accommodate us. Thank you Marksman Motel for going over and beyond expectation.
Reviewed on 6 July 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very nice room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
We did not eat breakfast. However we did eat dinner. The Pork Belly was one of the best I have eaten recently and its size was beyond comparison
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Everything was clean and comfortable. Washer/Dryer had a button that didn’t work, so the setting we were instructed to use wouldn’t work. Everything else was great!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Cook
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.
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.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo 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.
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.
Mount Cook Travel Guide
- Massey University
- Basin Reserve
- 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
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington Zoo
- Waitangi Park
- Beehive
- Wellington Cable Car
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Botanic Gardens
- Parliament House
