Popular places to visit
Island Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
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 galleries 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
Chill with the big cats, spend some quality time with the red pandas and hang with the gibbons at New Zealand's original zoo.
Activities
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Island Bay
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade 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.
- Island Bay Beach
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Wellington Zoo
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- Massey University
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Zealandia
- Beehive
- Newtown Park
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- Basin Reserve
- Petone Foreshore
- The Opera House
- Southern Cross Hospital
- ASB Sports Centre
- Eastbourne Beach
- Queensgate Shopping Centre