Popular places to visit
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.
Beehive
Take part in a free guided tour of the distinctive building where decisions are made to shape the future of New Zealand.
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.
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.
Wellington Cenotaph
Enjoy an outing to Wellington Cenotaph during your stay in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Parliamentary Library
Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Parliamentary Library. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Our pick of the best Pipitea Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington
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Quest on Thorndon
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The Sebel Wellington Thorndon
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Willis Wellington Hotel
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James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Other neighbourhoods around Pipitea
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral 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.
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Sky Stadium
- Beehive
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Archives New Zealand
- Parliament House
- Parliamentary Library
- Old St Paul's
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Massey University
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- St James Theatre
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
- Newtown Park