Wellington

Travel Guide

Mount Victoria Lookout showing night scenes, a bay or harbor and mountains
Mount Victoria Lookout showing night scenes, a bay or harbor and mountains
Antrim House showing heritage architecture and a house
St Paul\'s Cathedral showing landscape views and a city
Wellington which includes a coastal town, boating and a marina

Wellington Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Wellington

Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

Wellington CBD

Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.

Wellington CBD
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

Te Aro

4.5/5(150 area reviews)

Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Te Aro
Wellington showing a sunset, a bridge and a bay or harbor

Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Wellington Waterfront
Wellington and Petone Harbour views, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Petone

4/5(14 area reviews)

Nestled between the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour, Petone boasts a sandy beach for family swimming and a historic main street with unique businesses. Explore the Petone Settlers Museum or stroll along the Hutt River.

Petone
Wellington Fountain

Oriental Bay

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film

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Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is AED 457 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 457
AED 525 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
Very friendly and informative staff. Very nice clean room.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is AED 321 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 321
AED 370 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,697 reviews)
Very good, will definitely stay again 👍

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AED 382 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 382
AED 439 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff and a nice pool and sauna. We are at the restaurant in the evening and the food was excellent.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Rydges Wellington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,454 reviews)
Friendly staff, Naomi at Reception was so welcoming, spotless rooms.

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

4 out of 5
5 O'Reily Ave Wellington
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,306 reviews)
Room was clean and spacious. A/c worked great. Nice to have a washer/dryer

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

Boulcott Suites
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay Wellington
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,077 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wellington

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
177
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
82
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
15
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Te Papa Museum and its Gallipoli Exhibition are must sees.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

really nice city and worth a 1.5 days visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We utilized the Uber scooters. These were a EXCELLENT way to see a lot of the city in a short period of time. We had 1 free day in Wellington and used them the entire day. Had we walked that, we would have been exhausted before dinner.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very lively harbor area that has been revamped. Lots of music, bars, food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked the museums and cable car and gardens

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Super city, especially in the sunshine.