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.
Wellington Zoo
Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.
Things to do
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa: Gallipoli Early Bird Entry
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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.
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.
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.
- Wellington Zoo
- Wellington Hospital
- Newtown Park
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Zealandia
- Beehive
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- St James Theatre
- Basin Reserve
- Petone Foreshore
- Trentham Racecourse
- The Opera House
- ASB Sports Centre
- Eastbourne Beach
- Queensgate Shopping Centre