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.
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.
Wellington Buddhist Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wellington Buddhist Centre during your stay in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Church is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Mount Victoria
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Very nice room. The Beef Wellington was all it was advertised to be.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Halswell Lodge - Motel
The room was clean. House keeping replaced everything as required
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
I All the above plus the friendly lady in reception who gave me the use of her personal phone charger.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very good, will definitely stay again 👍
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. It's in a great location for sight seeing.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Fantastic room with stocked kitchen. Great location, wonderful staff and great amenities
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
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 Central Park and Basin Reserve.
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.
