Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide

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

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
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 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

A free museum for all the family that charts the role the sea played in shaping modern-day Wellington.

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Frank Kitts Park

Frank Kitts Park

4/5(3 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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Things to do

Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,424
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
External night time photo

Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

฿679
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

฿1,648
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Return Ferry Ticket from Queens Wharf, Wellington to Days Bay

Wellington: Return Ferry Ticket to Days Bay

฿621
per adult
Wellington: Return Ferry Ticket to Days Bay
From Source to Sea Remutaka eBike Cycle Tour

Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer

฿3,878
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour

Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour

฿2,230
per adult
Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour
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Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 out of 5
247-257 Wakefield Street, Wellington
The price is ฿3,391 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,391
฿3,899 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms lovely and spacious, bed a little soft but comfortable. But the air conditioner was so noisy one couldn’t have it on while trying to sleep! I did report it and hopefully it will be addressed. The rooms were really nicely furnished spacious and very comfortable. For a hotel if this standard ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
QT Wellington
QT Wellington
5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is ฿4,774 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿4,774
฿5,490 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Super accommodating staff. Took care of both early check in and late check out. Very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 ฿2,512 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿2,512
฿2,889 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (1,308 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 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
The price is ฿3,586 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,586
฿4,124 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome Hotel, enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,287 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿3,287
฿3,780 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, clean and in a very convenient location. Plenty to do around and will definitely be staying again."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,388 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿3,388
฿3,896 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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)
"So handy for a late night arrival in to Wellington"

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront

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

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 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 which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

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

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
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

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

Thorndon

Wellington Waterfront Travel Guide