Courtenay Place
Great selection of restaurants, cafes, bars, theatres & shops literally crammed within the span of one city block.
~5 mins walk
Central Business District
Amongst the corporate office blocks, Willis St and Lambton Quay constitute the main shopping thoroughfare of downtown Wellington.
~20 mins walk
Cable Car & Botanic Gardens
Catch the Cable Car on Lambton Quay to get to the top of the Botanic Gardens featuring impressive displays of tulips in spring and roses in summer.
~25 mins walk
Parliament Buildings
For an insight into the workings of our seat of Government, take a tour of Parliament House.
~35 mins walk |
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Te Papa Tongarewa
Sitting on the harbourfront, New Zealand's national museum is an ecclectic celebration of New Zealand culture, history and art.
~10 mins walk
Oriental Bay
Starting from Waitangi Park, the pedestrian friendly waterfront promenade of Oriental Parade
boasts great views of city and sea and our own urban beach.
~15 mins walk
Civic Square
The civic centre of the city, this grand piazza is home to the City Art Gallery, Town Hall, Library and iconic sculptures.
~20 mins walk
Queens Wharf
Enjoy waterfront dining, Frank Kitts Park, catch the cross-harbour ferry, rent kayaks or even charter a helicopter!
~22 mins walk |
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Parks and Walking Tracks
The Greenbelt offers fresh air, fine views, energetic walks and mountain bike trails through bush and park on tracks leading up to the summit of Mt Victoria.
~3 mins walk
Mt Victoria Lookout
Spectacular vantage point on the summit affording superb views of the city, harbour and the mountain ranges beyond. A must see in order to appreciate the geography of Wellington. For the less energetic, it is also reachable by car or bus.
~20 mins (uphill) walk
Lord of the RIngs Film Locations
Various spots along the walking tracks that lead to the summit of Mt Victoria were used in the filming of key scenes in The Lord of the Rings movies.
~10 -15 mins walk |
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