Wellington Waterfront
Wellington
Visit Wellington Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Learn about the maritime heritage that helped to shape New Zealand’s capital city, at this free museum.
Frank Kitts Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frank Kitts Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Queen's Wharf Event Centre
Learn about the events happening in Queen's Wharf Event Centre during your trip to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Top hotels in Wellington Waterfront
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Staff were great at helping us get settled and for recommended for eateries and amenities. Room was clean and had mini kitchen, small fridge, combined washer/dryer (although dryer needs to run overnight - ended up hair drying most of our clothes).
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
QT Wellington
Lovely check in staff. Room clean, bed comfy.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean room, hotel handy in Wellington city , very walkable Breakfast good range of different options..
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great for a 6am flight out to Aussie. Dropped bags in by 4am and went back to room. Excellent
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean facility, excellent location.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was good but had to ask for extra items during the week as they ran out. Loved the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Wellington Waterfront
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.
Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
