Wellington CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wellington CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Wellington Cable Car
Rise above it all in one of Wellington's iconic red cable cars for stunning views and easy access to some of the city's best attractions.
Wellington Town Hall
Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Pay a visit to this free maritime museum to learn more about the role of the sea in the development and shaping of contemporary Wellington.
City Gallery Wellington
An ever-changing array of innovative art awaits at this free Wellington gallery.
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 Wellington CBD Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 9 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
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating to travel issues like late arrival. While the hotel entrance is a bit hard to find, the hotel itself was beautifully appointed, comfy rooms and beds, and excellent staff.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Bolton Hotel
Lovely quiet place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
ibis Wellington
Excellent location. Room perfect. Great breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD
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.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park 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.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Wellington, Greater Wellington
- Which hotel chains are in Wellington CBD?
- More holiday ideas
- Wellington Central Business District
- Michael Fowler Centre
- TSB Bank Arena
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Cable Car
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
- City Gallery Wellington
- Frank Kitts Park
- Civic Square
- Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Central Library
- Antrim House
- Turnbull House
- Victoria University of Wellington
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