Wellington
Absolutely Positively Wellington
Its many wonders include the country’s national museum, Te Papa, plus incredible shopping, professional theatre, memorable arts, culture, heritage attractions and, more than 400 cafés, bars and restaurants.
Absolutely Positively Wellington
New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, is the artistic and cultural heart of the country, and is high up on the list of attractions. Renowned for its sea breezes, the city stands on the shores of a deep harbour with a natural amphitheatre, created by the surrounding hills and mountains.
It’s many wonders include the country’s national museum, Te Papa, plus incredible shopping, professional theatre, memorable arts, culture, heritage attractions and, more than 400 cafés, bars and restaurants.
Experience Wellington
- Visit Te Papa, the museum of New Zealand
- Head to Mount Victoria Lookout for spectacular city views
- Start the day with coffee or brunch at a Wellington café
- Ride the Kelburn Cable Car for spectacular views of the city and then stroll through the Botanic Gardens
- Walk through the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary and listen to the dusk chorus of the native birds
- Get to know Wellington on a guided walking tour
- Explore the café capital on a Zest food tour and discover Wellington’s zest for food. For visitors to the wonderful capital of New Zealand, attractions of gastronomy abound!
- Take a guided tour or simply stroll around New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa
Here is a small selection of the accommodation available in Wellington, but we have many alternative Hotels, Apartments, B&Bs, Motels and Lodges to suit all tastes and budgets.
InterContinental Wellington
This elegant hotel is located adjacent to Wellington’s harbour and is just minutes away from the botanical gardens, excellent city shopping and leading attractions such as Te Papa and Westpac stadium. Wellington’s vibrant restaurants and cafés are easily accessible from the hotel’s door. It offers the discerning traveller two Club InterContinental floors with a private and exclusive Club Lounge.
Standard Room
Located on levels 2 to 4 with a city outlook these Classic Rooms are available with King or Twin beds. They feature a range of amenities and full access to hotel facilities.
Deluxe Room
Located on upper floors these completely refurbished rooms offer King or Twin beds, new walk-in showers and electronic controls. Your options include a spa bath, harbour view or executive features, or you can truly indulge in a Club InterContinental Guest room with access to the luxurious Club Lounge.
Club InterContinental Harbour View Junior Suite
Perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating, these elegantly designed, spacious Suites have King beds and an adjoining lounge area overlooking the iconic Wellington harbour. Bathrooms have walk-in showers with hand-held and rain-shower heads, Agraria amenities, bathrobes and slippers. Your Suite also offers ‘state-of-the-art’ electronic features, digital lighting and air-conditioning controls. Stay fully connected with multi-device high-speed wireless internet, a digital audio hub, 46-inch widescreen TV, multi-channel options, and USB connectivity ports. And you also have access to personal service in the Club InterContinental lounge, which serves complimentary continental breakfast, all-day refreshments, and evening twilight drinks and canapés.
Double Tree by Hilton Wellington
This stylish, historical hotel is just a stone’s throw from the Wellington Cable Car and nearby attractions such as Te Papa Museum, Wellington Waterfront and New Zealand’s Parliament House, The Beehive. Built-in 1928, it is full of heritage charm. High ceilings and original features characterise its luxurious guest rooms, combined with modern amenities such as an HDTV, WiFi access and a chic rain shower. The Suites have extra space and even better views.
King Guest Room
These rooms combine a historic 1920s charm with a modern touch. They have a King size ‘Sweet Dreams’ bed and a range of features to help you relax.
King Superior and Deluxe Rooms
These rooms fuse Heritage character with contemporary flair. FeaturingKing size ‘Sweet Dreams’ beds and stylish en-suites with rain showers, their smart, functional design includes a range of amenities to encourage relaxation. The King Deluxe Room offers more space, and some rooms have sofa beds for added comfort when travelling with friends or family.
QT Wellington
QT Wellington’s trademark personalised, friendly service creates a warm atmosphere that complements the sophisticated boutique hotel rooms and fully self-serviced luxury apartments. Located opposite the waterfront and Te Papa, it enjoys fantastic harbour views, while also being in the heart of the city, within walking distance of diverse shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife.
Executive King Studio
These Studios are located in the Residence Wing of the hotel and feature a Super King bed, kitchenette, washer/dryer, espresso machine, 42-inch flat-screen TV, DVD player and a beautifully appointed bathroom with a rain shower and separate luxurious bathtub.
For a small supplement, you can book a King Studio with a Harbour View.
QT Gallery King
The artistic flair of these rooms is delightful. Distinctive bedhead murals, quirky sculptures and custom-made wallpapers showcase the unique artwork of some of New Zealand’s most creative and dynamic artists. Rooms feature a King QT Gel Bed, lounge chairs, workspace, 42-inch flat-screen TV, Bose sound system, Nespresso machine and an en-suite with bathtub and shower.
Harbour View rooms are also available to book for a small supplement.
Executive One Bedroom Apartment
These Apartments are located in the Residence Wing of the hotel. They feature a separate bedroom with a Super King bed, a kitchenette, washer/dryer, espresso machine, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, DVD player and a beautifully appointed bathroom with a rain shower and separate luxurious bathtub.
Two-Bedroom Executive Apartments are also available.
City Highlights Inspiration Tour – Half Day
This tour offers an unforgettable journey around the city’s dramatic highlights. It will take you to the South Coast to see the distant ranges of the South Island, and view the site of the harbour entrance, overlooked by coastal houses perched on the steep, rocky hills, which was created by a series of earthquakes long ago. Enjoy more views of the harbour from the top of Mount Victoria or ride the steep Cable Car for a far-reaching panorama. Visit the magnificent Parliament buildings, and the famous Beehive, seat of the NZ Government; see Old St Paul’s cathedral and enjoy a tea or coffee at a delightful coastal café.
Duration: 4 hours
Middle Earth City Locations and Weta Cave – Half Day
This half-day tour takes in the best locations in Wellington City and explores the key sites in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ film-making process. Pass the Embassy cinema and ascend Mt Victoria for amazing views of the city and harbour, before visiting the ‘Outer Shire’ and ‘Wellywood’, the home of the Wellington film industry – Weta Workshop.
Duration: 4 hours
Te Papa Highlights Privately Guided Tour
The Museum of New Zealand – Te Papa Tongarewa – is a gateway to an encounter with the essence of New Zealand’s land and people. Wonderful taonga (Māori cultural treasures), art, and objects are presented through fascinating stories, thought-provoking interpretations and engaging interactives. Over the five floors of this huge building, you can explore the breadth of New Zealand’s history – from the shaping of its land to the spirit of its diverse peoples; and from its unique wildlife to its distinctive visual culture.
Duration: 60 or 90 minutes
Wellington Cable Car
The Wellington Cable Car is one of Wellington’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions. The cars run from Lambton Quay in the heart of the central business district and, within 5 minutes, whisk you from under the corporate towers of The Terrace, past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top entrance of the Wellington Botanic Gardens, where there is magnificent lookout over the city and harbour – Te Whanganui-a-Tara (The Great Harbour of Tara). Other attractions near the top station include the award-winning Cable Car Museum, situated in the old Cable Car winding room, and the Carter Observatory.
Zealandia
With over 225 hectares of regenerating native forest and 40 species of birds, Zealandia is a unique, world-first eco-attraction, providing an excellent opportunity to experience New Zealand’s natural environment just minutes from the capital city. Surrounded by a world-first “predator-proof” fence, the forest and wildlife can thrive without, non-indigenous, predatory animals and pests threatening their survival. Enjoy Zealandia either self-guided, or on a guided tour during the day; as day becomes twilight, or at night, listening to the rare sounds and sights of the native bush.
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