Takapu Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Takapu Valley
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.
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.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
The Weta Cave
Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.
Zealandia
Visit this protected eco-park for a taste of pre-historic New Zealand before the arrival of humans.
Activities
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
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
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Our pick of the best Takapu Valley Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Yes and yes, clean room and very tasty food
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and functional. Staff were very helpful and helped explain how to get to nearby amenities, attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Clean tidy room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takapu Valley
Grenada North
When in Grenada North, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Linden
While Linden isn't home to many top sights, Wellington City Walkways and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tawa
Tawa is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Queensgate Shopping Centre or Petone Foreshore.
Horokiwi
While Horokiwi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Grenada Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grenada Village and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Glenside
Though Glenside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Takapu Valley Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Zoo
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Waitangi Park
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- St James Theatre
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- Massey University
- Archives New Zealand
- Trentham Racecourse
- The Opera House
- Botanic Gardens
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park