Kaiwharawhara
Wellington
Visit Kaiwharawhara
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Wellington Central Business District
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 scene in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Top hotels in Kaiwharawhara
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Efficient and friendly central Wellington location.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great place, very convenient to the airport..
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Excellent weekend and great service and accommodation
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
ibis Wellington
Location is very good , breakfast is ok
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Very nice hotel except the parking is hard to get in and hard to get out! Location is great!
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
We needed a place with good value in CBD Wellington and this place fit the bill. It was dated and the shower could use a little work round the corners but it was fine for us and convenient for everything we wanted to do in Wellington. Walkable to everything including cable car, downtown, beaches, ...
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaiwharawhara
Khandallah
Khandallah might not have many top sights, but Interislander Ferry Terminal and Waiohine Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
While visiting Thorndon, you might make a stop by sights like Lambton Quay and National Library.
Wellington CBD
While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
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.
