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

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

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

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
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
Frank Kitts Park

Frank Kitts Park

4/5(92 reviews)

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: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

NZ$12
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City 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
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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,, Te Aro,, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$206 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$206
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Well appointed room and helpful staff. Beautiful artworks throughout the hotel. Excellent location."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is NZ$250 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$250
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A great location with easy access to waterfront and Courtenay place. Enjoyed a very quiet room with extremely comfortable bed. Check in was a bit on the slow side but that was the only negative."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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$139 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$139
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,606 reviews)
"Our family had a great stay over the school holidays. Clean, well-equipped gym, and my kids loved being able to choose their pillows from the 'pillow menu'. Also the staff were all friendly and very helpful. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$195 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$195
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was for a conference, the venue was clean and convenient. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. The room i had was dated but exceptionally clean. The view from my window was of the back of the hotel, which was a run down street area. Easy walk to the harbour . Amenities outside the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$210
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Good stay…."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$176 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$176
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Conveniently located."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Rydges Wellington
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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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