Wellington CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing
Wellington featuring food
Wellington showing a pond and a bridge as well as a couple
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington
Photo provided by Positively Wellington

Popular places to visit

Michael Fowler Centre featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(70 reviews)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
Wellington Cable Car showing railway items

Wellington Cable Car

4.5/5(585 reviews)

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 Cable Car
Wellington Town Hall which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building

Wellington Town Hall

4/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Wellington Town Hall
Civic Square featuring outdoor art and a square or plaza as well as a couple

Civic Square

4.5/5(292 reviews)

See iconic Wellington sculptures on your way to the city’s premier cultural institutions in this open area at the heart of the city.

Civic Square
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea

Activities

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Best wine tasting tour

Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour

NZ$290
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour
Cable car over Auckland at dusk

3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour

NZ$1,275
per adult
3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

NZ$195
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour

NZ$250
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

NZ$1,435
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Our pick of the best Wellington CBD Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is NZ$127 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$127
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,478 reviews)
"Very reasonably priced and so convenient"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is NZ$139 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$139
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,297 reviews)
"Central location. Daily service. Free wifi and Netflix"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Novotel Wellington
Novotel Wellington
4.5 out of 5
133 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is NZ$135 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$135
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Novotel Wellington
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is NZ$118 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$118
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean. Really nice comfy bed. Shower awesome - hot and powerful. Staff great. Heating system not very effective and very noisy. Extra blanket provided though so turned off the heater."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

ibis Wellington
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4 out of 5
2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is NZ$134 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$134
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Can walk everywhere from here. Rooms were quiet and warm. No issues at all for us."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$169 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$169
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great Service and Hotel
"Great location, very clean and new rooms which are very nicely designed and high end fittings (bathtub, mirrors, shower heads, etc.). Overall a very nice stay with helpful staff…has converted me and will be booking here for future business trips"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington CBD

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
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Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD Travel Guide

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