Makara Beach
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Rydges Wellington Airport
Location, room, amenities, staff were all excellent. Looking forward to coming back.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location close to harbour front.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Rydges Wellington
N/a
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, large room. Good location.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Large space. Not to far from amenities. It’s modern, handy, en-suite, convenient and priced about right. So on that basis I’d stay again. The rest of this information is to assist readers Straight walk to Te Papa museum and waterfront about 3/4 mile away. Our room didn’t have a hair dryer and clearly ...
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
Despite the City centre locstion
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
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.

Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

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

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

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.

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

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Cuba Street Mall
- Te Papa
- TSB Bank Arena
- Wellington Central Business District
- Wellington Hospital
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- St James Theatre
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wellington Zoo
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- Trentham Racecourse
- Zealandia
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Waitangi Park
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
- Newtown Park
- ASB Sports Centre
- Parliament House





