Popular places to visit
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Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
![Cuba Street Mall featuring café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58676-Cuba-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
![Weta Workshop which includes a statue or sculpture and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58758-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
The Weta Cave
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.
![TSB Bank Arena which includes modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179584-Tsb-Arena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Things to do
![Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/f751018e-ef97-484f-b742-42986d154180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
![Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5197830/bdaa27ed-a73b-4bdb-b144-65b482b516d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
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Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Top hotels in Khandallah
![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/f3d33d05_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025
![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/066c03a9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/bd79c698_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![Oaks Wellington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37130000/37129900/37129900/f352e3e4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![Adina CityLife Wellington](https://media.vrbo.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69588/015c4d5f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
![ibis Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892402/04ce554f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Khandallah
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Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
![Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44112-Old-St-Pauls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
![St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58786-St-Pauls-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.
![Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44114-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
![Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180651-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.