Makara

Wellington
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Photo by Aaron Andersen

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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Auckland Maori Tour

€220
Per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
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Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour

€33
Per adult
Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour
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Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

€108
Per adult
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
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Half Day Tour of Wellington

€71
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
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Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

€7
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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Top hotels in Makara

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is €74 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
€74
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,195 reviews)
"I got a room with a view!"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is €105 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
€105
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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)
"Good central Wellington hotel."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Rydges Wellington
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is €70 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
€70
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
Nice place to stay
"The website is not clear on the parking situation so we were not able to get hotel parking for our first night. We paid far more at the Wilson parking lot around the corner. The rooms were clean and spacious and well appointed. There is a dining room on property. The hotel is situated downtown so ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

ibis Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is €76 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€76
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 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! (615 reviews)
Great location - funky hotel
"Great location Nice staff Good breakfast Small room Very soft bed - uncomfortable"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is €106 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€106
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! (1,010 reviews)
"A very good airport hotel and remarkably quiet. One minor issue with the room as picked up quickly when reported to the staff. Very comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
Willis Wellington Hotel
Willis Wellington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €68 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
€68
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good place to stay, close to everything in the CBD. Bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Willis Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Makara

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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 Zealandia and Botanic Gardens.

Kelburn
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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
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
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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

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