Newlands Travel Guide

Wellington

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals and land animals as well as a family

Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo
Zealandia

Zealandia

5/5(4 reviews)

Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.

Zealandia

Things to do

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

฿1,259
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,421
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Maori Tour

฿7,651
per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tou

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,390
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Take the best Wellington tour

Half Day Tour of Wellington

฿2,479
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

฿28,066
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Top hotels in Newlands

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,688 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
฿2,688
฿3,092 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,241 reviews)
"Very convenient location to access ferry terminal."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024

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
The price is ฿2,826 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿2,826
฿3,250 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very helpful FOH staff and thanks Eric and Housekeeping Team too. We really enjoyed having our Christmas staycation here and great view of our lovely harbour and city."

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,022 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿3,022
฿3,476 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Christmas in Wgtn.
"Staff at the front were probably the best of any place we have stayed in NZ or any other country we have traveled. Always pleasant with a smile and always assisted with a few difficulties we faced. Thank you."

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,072 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
฿3,072
฿3,533 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay. Great food, staff are friendly and the rooms are spectacular for their price. I really enjoy staying at the rydges. Convenient as there is airport access within the hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,590 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
฿2,590
฿2,978 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (945 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, lovely service. Carpark was abit tight but still good. 😊"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

Oaks Wellington Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is ฿3,156 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,156
฿3,630 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful clean elegant and perfecto location"

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Newlands

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Johnsonville

Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Johnsonville
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Petone

4/5(7 area reviews)

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Petone
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 Beehive are top sights worth seeing.

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

Thorndon

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

Thorndon
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Oriental Bay

5/5(8 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 featuring 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

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