Wellington Tourist Attractions and Wellington Sightseeing
(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Wellington is home to some of the region's most popular tourist attractions, including many of the best tourist attractions on the whole of New Zealand's North Island. There are always plenty of attractions and things to see and do around Wellington and the surrounding suburbs of Wellington.

With numerous walking / tramping trails nearby Wellington, together with Champagne balloon flights, cruises around Wellington's many harbours and bays, and guided bus tours around Wellington city centre, other attractions in Wellington include the State Opera House, the Kelburn Cable Car, the Carter Observatory, and the natural attractions of Mount Victoria and Mount Kaukau, which both offer outstanding panoramic views of central Wellington.




Tourists and visitors to the capital city of Wellington, on the North Island of New Zealand, will never need look far to find countless top tourist attractions and activities. Here are some of the main tourist attractions in Wellington, worth visiting during your stay in Wellington.

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Explorer Bus and Coach Tours - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 801 7000
Wellington's bus and coach tours of one of the best ways to do some serious sightseeing in the city and include many of Wellington's most impressive sights and major tourist attractions. With informative commentary from experienced guides, the Wellington bus tours feature bright yellow double-decker buses with open tops, and regularly depart from a number of central locations, including Courtenay Place, Civic Square, the harbour area, the Parliament Buildings and the Beehive, the Kelburn Cable Car and along Oriental Parade.
Wellington attraction open: Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 18:30, Saturday - 09:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00
Wellington attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Guided Walking Tours - Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 473 5881
Operated by Wellington City Council, 'Walk Wellington' guided walking tours depart from Lambton Quay each day and offer a real insight into some of Wellington's most famous buildings, monuments and tourist attractions. With different packages, including group walking tours, speciality walking tours and the main 'Walk Wellington' tour, guided walking tours can be booked at the main tourist information and visitors' centres.
Wellington attraction open: daily - hours vary
Wellington attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Helicopters Tours - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Helicopters tours of Wellington are available at the nearby Wellington International Airport and close to the Lambton Quay area, and are one of the best ways to view the harbour and city centre. Providing incredible views of both Wellington and the surrounding countryside, helicopter tours of Wellington are fairly flexible and vary in length.
Wellington attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Wellington attraction admission: charge, some discounts available

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Champagne Balloon Flights - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)6 379 8223
Balloon Flights around Wellington are an extremely memorable way to view the Wellington area and surrounding countryside. Departing from the Wairarapa region, within easy reach of Wellington, the hot-air balloon rides provide magnificent panoramic views and the balloon flights last around one hour and are always dependent on fine weather.
Wellington attraction open: most days - from around 07:00
Wellington attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, senior citizens and families

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Cruises in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington operates a number of popular cruises around the city's coastline, particularly in the harbour area, with exceptional views of the Wellington skyline. Other cruises include day trips and longer excursions to nearby islands, including New Zealand's South Island - which can be reached in around three hours, and Somes Island - with a number of historic attractions. Cruises around Wellington are one of the harbour's main attractions and are an ideal way to observe native wildlife. Many different Wellington cruises operate in the area, such as lunchtime cruises with extensive buffets, guided tour cruises with informative commentary and evening Wellington cruises with gourmet dinners and music.
Wellington attraction open: daily - hours vary
Wellington attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, senior citizens and families

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Kelburn Cable Car - Cable Car Lane, Lambton Quay, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 2199
The Kelburn Cable Car is one of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions and this Swiss-built funicular railway climbs to the main Kelburn Terminal, offering some truly spectacular scenic views of the city and Port Nicholson, usually known simply as Wellington Harbour. Connecting Wellington Lambton Quay with the Kelburn district, the Kelburn Cable Car runs every 10 minutes throughout the day and the journey lasts around 6 minutes.
Wellington attraction open: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 22:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 21:00
Wellington attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Wellington Tourist Attractions: State Opera House - 111-113 Manners Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 802 4060
Situated in the city centre, the Wellington State Opera House dates back to the early 1900s, when it was one of the most impressive buildings in the area. Home to regular theatrical performances, including plays, ballets, comedy events, concerts and of course, operas, the Wellington State Opera House is a popular attraction for tourists visiting the city.
Wellington attraction open: hours vary
Wellington attraction admission: charge

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Carter Observatory - 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington, North Island, 6005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 472 8167
The Carter Observatory, in central Wellington, is home to powerful telescopes, detailed astronomy exhibitions and a large planetarium, with regular, entertaining shows about the universe. Wellington's impressive Carter Observatory is always a popular attraction for all the family and also hosts regular evening and nighttime stag-gazing events.
Wellington attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Wellington attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Ascot Street - Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 0(4) 802 4860
A walk down Wellington's Ascot Street is a walk back in time. Full of historic buildings, Ascot Street is rich in local heritage and features numerous 19th-century attractions. Ascot Street can be found in the Thorndon district of Wellington and is well worth a visit.
Wellington attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Wellington attraction admission: free

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Enormous Crocodile Company Bicycles - Cable Street, Taranaki Street Wharf, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 902 7262
The Enormous Crocodile Company, in central Wellington, hires a range of different bicycles, including side-by-side 'Crocodile' bicycles, with room for up to six adults and children. Wellington's 'Crocodile' bikes are particularly popular with tourist visiting the city and can be hired for 30 minutes or by the hour.
Wellington attraction open: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to dusk
Wellington attraction admission: charge

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Mount Victoria - Alexandra Lookout Road, Mount Victoria, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 0(4) 802 4860
Mount Victoria has always been one of Wellington's most striking natural attractions and offers spectacular panoramic views across the city and harbour. With walking and driving trails, Mount Victoria is the perfect spot in Wellington for the ultimate scenic picnic.
Wellington attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Wellington attraction admission: free

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Mount Kaukau - Simla Crescent, Khandallah, Wellington, North Island, 6004, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 0(4) 802 4860
Standing in northern Wellington, Mount Kaukau is favoured by locals and contains a number of challenging walking trails, rewarding visitors with magnificent views of Wellington and beyond. On a clear day, it is even possible to see the coastline of New Zealand's South Island from the top of Mount Kaukau.
Wellington attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Wellington attraction admission: free

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Porirua Harbour - Porirua North, Wellington, North Island, 6006, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 0(4) 802 4860
Porirua Harbour is situated on the northern side of Wellington and is actually the city's original harbour. Home to a host of exciting water sports, walking trails, off-shore fishing and sightseeing cruises, Porirua Harbour contains a number of scenic bays and this major recreational attraction is popular with both locals and tourists in the Wellington area.
Wellington attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Wellington attraction admission: free

Wellington Tourist Attractions: Theatres in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Wellington has many exceptional theatres and entertainment venues, both located in and around central Wellington. Regularly hosting popular musical performances, theatrical events, comedy events, family shows, rock and classical concerts, ballets and operas, there are always plenty of things to see at Wellington's theatres. The main theatres in the Wellington area of New Zealand are as follows:

• Bats Theatre - 1 Kent Terrace, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 802 4176
• Circa Theatre - 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 801 7992
• Downstage Theatre - Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 801 6947
• Hutt Repertory Theatre - 108 Oxford Terrace, Lower Hutt, Wellington, North Island, 6009, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 939 7529
• Mana Little Theatre - Sunset Parade, Plimmerton, Wellington, North Island, 6006, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 233 1127
• McKenzie Theatre - Capital E, Civic Square, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 384 8502
• Phoenix Theatre - 13 Dixon Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 384 5148
• Te Papa Soundings Theatre - Cable Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 381 7163
• Victoria University Memorial Theatre - Student Union Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, North Island, 6005, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 473 3120
• WestpacTrust Saint James Theatre - 77-87 Courtenay Place, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)4 802 4060