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Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals
Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals
Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and signage
Wellington Zoo which includes land animals and zoo animals
Wellington Zoo showing animals and zoo animals

Popular places to visit

Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals as well as a family

Wellington Zoo

Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo
Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand

Interislander Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Interislander Ferry Terminal
Cuba Street Mall showing outdoor eating and cafe scenes as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Te Papa which includes night scenes, modern architecture and theater scenes

Te Papa

Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Te Papa
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay

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.

Wellington Central Business District
TSB Arena featuring modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

P6,133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

P6,834
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

P2,068
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Zealandia Twilight Tour

Zealandia Twilight Tour

P3,855
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zealandia Twilight Tour
Jump for joy at Parliament Building

Full Day Tour of Wellington

P10,338
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
The Weta Cave is full of movie magic, memorabilia & the starting point for your 90 min Weta Cave Experience

Lord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake

P10,163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake
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Top hotels in Newtown

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

4.5 out of 5
22 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,394 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P5,394
P6,203 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
70 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
The price is P6,397 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P6,397
P7,356 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sir Edmund ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Southgate Motor Inn
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is P6,885 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
P6,885
P7,917 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
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)
Quick check-in, convenient location for onwards travel, great room

Reviewed on Feb 18, 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 P5,094 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,094
P5,858 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,704 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is P5,990 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P5,990
P6,888 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,004 reviews)
While the room was otherwise fine, the shower head was broken and only pointed toward the wall. The heat pump was also right next to the bed and quite noisy, which affected sleep.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is P6,243 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,243
P7,179 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,471 reviews)
The shower is small. It’s had to take a shower. The location is hilly. It’s tiring to go up and down the steps. The staffs are friendly and accommodating.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

Panoramic view over Wellington Harbour, Mt Victoria and red roofed houses of suburbian Wellington, New Zealand.

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Kilbirnie
Mont Cook

Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park and Basin Reserve.

Mount Cook
Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film www.benhowe.co.nz #wellington #harbour #boat #rainbow #ektar100 #nikonFE2 #nikkor105mmf1.8 #35mmfilm #analog #film

Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
#Brooklyn Wind Turbine in Wellington. The view at the to is amazing😊😍

Brooklyn

While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Central Park and Basin Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brooklyn
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

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.

Te Aro
On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)

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.

Hataitai

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