Popular places to visit
Wellington Zoo
Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive 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 acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums 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.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Full-Day Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour with Weta Workshop
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington
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Other neighborhoods around Newtown
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
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
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
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.
- Wellington Zoo
- Wellington Hospital
- Newtown Park
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- TSB Bank Arena
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Zealandia
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- St James Theatre
- Trentham Racecourse
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- The Opera House
- ASB Sports Centre
- Eastbourne Beach