Houghton Bay

Wellington
Photo by Genevieve Lacombe
Photo by Genevieve Lacombe

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Michael Fowler Centre which includes modern architecture, a city and a bay or harbour

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(1 review)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre
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

Things to do

Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

€181
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch
Take the best Wellington tour

Half Day Tour of Wellington

€71
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

€108
Per adult
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

€31
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

€70
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tou

Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)

€97
Per adult
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
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Top hotels in Houghton Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is €88 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
€88
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 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! (1,211 reviews)
"Good location, clean and quiet location."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is €71 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€71
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Centrally located, rooms modern and clean."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024

ibis Wellington
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €104 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
€104
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall 4/5 Disappointed No room service after 10pm"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2024

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is €114 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€114
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Dissapointed no SKY ON TV --LIMITED OPTIONS ."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €72 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
€72
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (625 reviews)
"Great stay as always"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €94 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
€94
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"This was a great stay for us. Very comfortable and close to everything in the area."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Bay

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Island Bay

Highlights of Island Bay include its fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views and popular shops. If you're interested in exploring some sights, Island Bay Beach is a top sight to visit.

Island Bay
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Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.

Lyall Bay
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Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kilbirnie
Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
Weta Workshop showing interior views and art

Miramar

Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.

Miramar
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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 Cuba Street Mall.

Brooklyn

Houghton Bay

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