Pipitea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky 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.
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
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Our pick of the best Pipitea Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington
Our flight was cancelled and rebooked and so we found Rydges a convenient short stay accommodation centrally located in Wellington. The pool and spa was great, however the spa temperature was a bit too hot for us.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Not used
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Quest on Thorndon
As always, my stay here was fabulous. It’s my go to accommodation for Wellington
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay with lovely breakfast. Rooms very clean and staff very helpful. Easy access to shops and restaurants via a lift in the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Excellent locations for early flight out of wellington
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
We had a parking pass and luckily there was one spot left. Not much of a view, but we were only there to sleep for 2 nights.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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 Museum of Wellington City and Sea 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.
