Hotels in Wellington, New Zealand

What's Wellington Like?

Wellington is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants and cafés. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir may want to head to Cuba Street Mall and Oriental Parade. While here, you may want to make time for other popular sights such as Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Wellington?

Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in Wellington and the surrounding area:

• • 20 5-star accommodations from USD 22 per night
• • 70 4-star accommodations from USD 69 per night
• • 27 3-star accommodations from USD 18 per night
• • 7 2-star accommodations from USD 17 per night

How to Get to Wellington

Flights to Wellington

• • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Wellington
• • Paraparaumu (PPQ), 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from central Wellington

Things to See and Do in Wellington

What to See in Wellington

• • Interislander Ferry Terminal
• • Wellington Central Business District
• • Victoria University of Wellington
• • Courtenay Place
• • Westpac Stadium

Things to Do in Wellington

• • Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
• • Wellington Waterfront
• • Cuba Street Mall
• • Oriental Parade
• • Wellington Zoo

Other Popular Wellington Attractions

• • The Weta Cave
• • TSB Bank Arena
• • Michael Fowler Centre
• • Lambton Quay
• • Mount Victoria Lookout

When Is the Best Time to Visit Wellington?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 68°F)
• • Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 43°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, July, June, and May (average 4.92 inches of rainfall)