Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington showing night scenes, a city and a bay or harbour
Wellington Waterfront
Wellington showing a bay or harbour, a city and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

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.

Te Papa
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

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

TSB Bank Arena
Museum of Wellington City and Sea

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.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Frank Kitts Park

Frank Kitts Park

Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Frank Kitts Park

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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

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.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

NZ$12
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Our pick of the best Wellington Waterfront Hotel Deals

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is NZ$216 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
NZ$216
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great location and a fun, fashionably quirky place to stay. Easy access to everything.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street Wellington
The price is NZ$274 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$274
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

QT Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$125 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$125
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,626 reviews)
Very convenient hotel. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is NZ$184 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
NZ$184
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great for flights.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is NZ$191 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$191
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is NZ$185 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
NZ$185
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great service, clean and tidy room

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
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
Mount Victoria Lookout featuring night scenes, a marina and a bay or harbour

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
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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
Carter Observatory which includes modern architecture, interior views and an observatory

Kelburn

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

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

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon

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