Mount Cook
Popular places to visit
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Wellington when you spend time at National War Memorial. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
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.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Wellington Zoo
Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.
Things to do
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
30 Mins Lamborghini Supercar Passenger Experience
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Mount Cook
![ibis Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892402/04ce554f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
![Marksman Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626000/9625960/7c27532b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/f3d33d05_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
![Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1275/da0ded4a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2024
![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/85be84eb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/08e42ade_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Cook
![Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Te Aro
Travelers to Te Aro praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall.
![#Brooklyn Wind Turbine in Wellington. The view at the to is amazing😊😍](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1f54f3388faab593642e6d5e92706c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
![Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a city, a bay or harbor and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179053-North-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
![Wellington Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44100-Wellington-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
![Wellington showing a sunset, a bridge and a bay or harbor](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180651-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 which includes kayaking or canoeing and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Wellington CBD
While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery.