Highbury

Wellington

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

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

Te Papa
Cuba Street Mall featuring café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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

Cuba Street Mall
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Wellington Central Business District
Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
Wellington Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals as well as a large group of people

Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo
Weta Workshop which includes a statue or sculpture and interior views

The Weta Cave

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

The Weta Cave

Things to do

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

€36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

€69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

€180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Maori Tour

€219
per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tou

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

€97
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Take the best Wellington tour

Half Day Tour of Wellington

€71
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
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Top hotels in Highbury

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is €86 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
€86
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,242 reviews)
Where we needed
"Great staff."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is €92 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
€92
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great Central located hotel
"Nice cental hotel with great views of the Harbour, Nice restaurant with lovely food"

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is €94 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
€94
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"another great stay at this property, air con unit is old and noisy but apart from that room was good. Easy walk to great bars and eateries on the water front."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is €96 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
€96
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is €81 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
€81
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (943 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, lovely service. Carpark was abit tight but still good. 😊"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

Oaks Wellington Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is €100 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
€100
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Highly recommend excellent restaurant Top class at reasonable price!!"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Highbury

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Brooklyn

4/5(1 area review)

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

Brooklyn
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Karori

While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Karori
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
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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 Cook
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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.

Wellington CBD

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