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.
City Gallery Wellington
An ever-changing array of innovative art awaits at this free Wellington gallery.
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.
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.
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington: Return Cable Car 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 Wellington CBD Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Amazing reception staff, who let us check in early, very friendly and helpful. The room was also clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Bolton Hotel
Excellent service, spotless, great location. 5 minutes walk to Parliament building . Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great hotel - very comfortable, clean with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
The staff on the desk were fantastic and very friendly and helpful with the parking instructions. Made great first impressions. The room was HUGE and spotless. The bed was extremely comfy after a large night celebrating. Breakfast was ok and I had zero complaints and actually the coffee was pretty ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Sofitel Wellington
Wish breakfast was included. The staff were pleasant. I will come again. I will not accept a disabled bathroom .I especially liked the tea and chocolate at night.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Just fine, not great.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 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 National Library 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 Parliament House 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
- City Gallery Wellington
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
- Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Frank Kitts Park
- Civic Square
- Central Library
- Antrim House
- Turnbull House
- Victoria University of Wellington
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Which hotel chains are in Wellington CBD?
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