Brooklyn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wellington Wind Turbine
Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Wellington Wind Turbine. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Wellington Central Business District
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Activities
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Our pick of the best Brooklyn Hotel Deals
Cosy Self-contained Studio with Panoramic Views
Yes everything was perfect.Host was friendly and helpful with places to visit.View was amazing.Room had everything we needed
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of Wellington. It features clean rooms, friendly staff, and easy access to shops and the waterfront, making it a great value choice despite slightly dated interiors.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Excellent locations for early flight out of wellington
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Room was comfortable and clean; staff were friendly and helpful; can't comment on bar as I didn't use it.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Love the fact you can park the car onsite . Everything was very good, my only issue was the room was very noisy with the loud wind and some trucks (dustman?) throughout the night . Great location for everything , would book again, think a room on the other-side would ok
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
A fabulous hotel in the centre of town with a great coffee shop and restaurant. Easy walking everywhere in the cbd. Lovely generous sized rooms. Very good range of amenities and friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklyn
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Wellington Zoo and Newtown Park are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.