Mount Victoria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film www.benhowe.co.nz #wellington #harbour #boat #rainbow #ektar100 #nikonFE2 #nikkor105mmf1.8 #35mmfilm #analog #film
Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film www.benhowe.co.nz #wellington #harbour #boat #rainbow #ektar100 #nikonFE2 #nikkor105mmf1.8 #35mmfilm #analog #film
Definitely worth the sweat
Great place to enjoy your morning coffee.
Views of Wellington city and its beautiful harbour from the lookout at Mount Victoria, New Zealand #NewZealand #NZ #Wellington #Ocean

Popular places to visit

Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, night scenes and mountains

Mount Victoria Lookout

Stroll along a scenic walkway through a pretty Wellington Town Belt reserve to this lookout for spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Mount Victoria Lookout

Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery

After visiting Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery

Elliott House

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Elliott House. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Elliott House

Embassy Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Embassy Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

Embassy Theatre

Wellington Buddhist Centre

Enjoy an outing to Wellington Buddhist Centre during your stay in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Wellington Buddhist Centre

Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Greek Orthodox Church

Activities

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

AU$10
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

AU$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
View of Miramar from Mt Vic

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

AU$167
per adult
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

AU$77
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Zealandia Twilight Tour

Zealandia Twilight Tour

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zealandia Twilight Tour
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Our pick of the best Mount Victoria Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
73 Roxburgh Street, Oriental Bay Wellington Greater Wellington
The price is AU$172 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$172
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
We had a great stay at Copthorne. The view from our room was fabulous.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Halswell Lodge - Motel

Halswell Lodge - Motel

2 out of 5
21 Kent Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$69 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$69
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Embassy ...
5.6/10 (646 reviews)
The room was clean. House keeping replaced everything as required

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Halswell Lodge - Motel
Central 4 Bedroom Townhouse! Mt Victoria, Wellington

Central 4 Bedroom Townhouse! Mt Victoria, Wellington

Wellington Wellington
Stay at this apartment in Wellington. Enjoy laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Embassy Theatre are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Highly recommended - A

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

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Central 4 Bedroom Townhouse! Mt Victoria, Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$113 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$113
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,664 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AU$161 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$161
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
We had an amazing room with a balcony and harbour view.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is AU$161 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$161
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Great convenient location for earlier departure. Room was Clean and tidy.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Mount Victoria

Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

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
Wellington Fountain

Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)

Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai
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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset

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 Zoo featuring zoo animals

Newtown

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

Newtown

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