Mount Victoria
Wellington
Visit Mount Victoria
Popular places to visit
Mount Victoria Lookout
Stroll along a scenic walkway through a pretty Wellington Town Belt reserve to this lookout for spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Elliott House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Elliott House. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
After visiting Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Greek-New Zealand Memorial
Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Greek-New Zealand Memorial. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Embassy Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Embassy Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.
BATS Theatre
Get tickets for a show at BATS Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Mount Victoria
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Great location, rooms were clean and functional, hotel is generally showing its age, but we’d be happy to stay again
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Halswell Lodge - Motel
Very basic as expected for the price, but cold night as duvet was very light, room smelt damp / musty, and empty reception with hostile answerphone message was a bit scary (no one to help you, good bye) made me think I might have fallen for a trick, so it was a relief to get a person on the line ...
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great position - easy walk to everywhere
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Convenient
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Rydges Wellington
We did not have breakfast. However we had dinner last night, very good
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great to have a little kitchen, very convenient and very well equipped. Good location close to the main shopping street (steps on the shortest route)
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Victoria
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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hataitai and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
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.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
