Pipitea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Enter the aptly titled Beehive and join a guided tour of this complex, which has sumptuous interiors, historical exhibitions and an antique research library.
Beehive
Take part in a free guided tour of the distinctive building where decisions are made to shape the future of New Zealand.
Parliament House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a trip to Parliament House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Old St Paul's
Murals, religious artifacts, stained-glass windows and special exhibits chronicle Wellington’s past and the historic bond between this city and American Marines.
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Our pick of the best Pipitea Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington
Still in the process of new owners taking over, so for example can’t accept Amex yet. Most things remain the same - lots of opportunities for new owners to improve, from a fairly average spa with only a few jets working for 3 minutes at a time, to noisy rooms with average aircon. Breakfast very overpriced ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
The room was very comfortable and clean and everything that I needed Many thanks
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Quest on Thorndon
Large clean room, excellent beds. Nothing to complain about, it was very good for the price paid.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location, great price. Lovely room.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rooms are really clean, no stocks at all in the mini bar, not even bottled water. The Entertainment set up for the in room Tv is outdated by at least 10 years, wasn’t easy to relax as the hallways are very noisy- noise transfer . Beds are ok but maybe a 7/10 Bar staff downstairs were really ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great boutique hotel in the heart of cuba st, with everything you need and friendly staff. I've stayed in a couple of the different rooms and both were comfortable and had everything I need
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pipitea
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade 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.
