Mount Cook Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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National War Memorial

Learn about the local history of Wellington when you take a trip to National War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

National War Memorial
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Te Papa

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Te Papa
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Wellington Central Business District

4/5(1,139 reviews)

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.

Wellington Central Business District
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Cuba Street Mall

4/5(1,370 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
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Courtenay Place

4/5(985 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
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Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(125 reviews)

Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo

Activities

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Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

AU$307
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
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4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,085
Per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

AU$205
Per adult
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
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Intro to Wellington Bike Tour

AU$89
Per adult
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour
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30 Mins Lamborghini Supercar Passenger Experience

AU$129
Per adult
30 Mins Lamborghini Supercar Passenger Experience
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Auckland Maori Tour

AU$368
Per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
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Our pick of the best Mount Cook Hotel Deals

ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$109 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$109
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Highly Recommend
"Excellent location, great value for price paid, faultless staff, highest congrats for a top quality experience"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

ibis Wellington
Marksman Motor Inn
Marksman Motor Inn
3 out of 5
40 Sussex Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
The price is AU$113 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$113
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cuba Street Mall and ...
8/10 Very Good! (371 reviews)
"Great motel at a good price"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Marksman Motor Inn
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$138 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$138
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Good location and clean room."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$140 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$140
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great central city location. We loved the pool and spa. Cleanliness could have been a bit better as the room seemed in need of a more deep clean ie. under beds, bathroom mirror, bathroom tiles. Guest in the room above us kept us awake with loud stomping for hours on one of the nights. One lift was ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Rydges Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$129 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$129
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
"The rooms, the decor, the style of the place that makes it unique to so many other properties."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
Bolton Hotel
Bolton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is AU$176 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
AU$176
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Bolton for the weekend while we were visiting family in Wellington. It is a beautiful, clean, and modern hotel. Our room overlooked the cemetery next door, which rather than being morbid, provided a aesthetic and serene vista in the heart of the CBD. The room was ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Mount Cook

Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
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Brooklyn

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.

Brooklyn
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD

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