Northland
Wellington
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.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Top hotels in Northland
Rydges Wellington Airport
The room was spotless
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff were lovely, the room was clean
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
The view
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, serviced apartment with good amenities in a good location near waterfront and cable car. Excellent reception. Surrounded by car parks so no good views out of the window.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Gorgeous quirky design features at this hotel, loved the bar and my room was clean and very stylish
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Good location, room was fine and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northland
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Karori
While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
