Wadestown
Wellington
Popular places to visit
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.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to 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
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Wadestown
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Yes was great
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean, well appointed easy stay
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and helpful. Room was great very clean nice view of the bay. 2 night stay first night had dinner in restaurant the steak was great was tempting to have again the next night, menu is a bit limited. Nice bar to have drinks. Good location easy walking to wharf area, cable car etc. would ...
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Bolton Hotel
My daughters and I stayed there for three nights and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is close to everything, the staff were lovely, and we really enjoyed the amenities, especially the spa, gym, swimming pool, and sauna.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Good stay. Studio room was a bit small but adequate
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wadestown
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Old St Paul's are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
While visiting Thorndon, you might make a stop by sights like Lambton Quay and National Library.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Wellington CBD
While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena.
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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
