Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Wellington Waterfront
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.

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

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.

Frank Kitts Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Queen's Wharf Event Centre
Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Activities

Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington

Half-Day Tour - Hops and Horsepower (Drink & Cars) in Wellington

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all
Our pick of the best Wellington Waterfront Hotel Deals

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

QT Wellington
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade 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.

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 St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Wellington Waterfront?
- Hotels Near Wellington, Greater Wellington
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- More holiday ideas
- Te Papa
- TSB Bank Arena
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
- Frank Kitts Park
- Circa Theatre
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Massey University
- Wellington Zoo
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Beehive
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
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- Massey University hotels
- Interislander Ferry Terminal hotels
- The Opera House hotels
- Courtenay Place hotels
- Oriental Parade hotels
- Michael Fowler Centre hotels
- Newtown Park hotels
- Sky Stadium hotels
- St James Theatre hotels
- Wellington Hospital hotels
- Te Papa hotels
- TSB Bank Arena hotels
- ASB Sports Centre hotels
- Cuba Street Mall hotels