Mount Victoria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Victoria
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Mount Victoria Hotel Deals
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Room was spotless, staff welcoming. Cons. You have to pay for each nights parking.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Halswell Lodge - Motel
While the bed and bedding was nice, the towel rail was broken, the sliding door into the toilet didn't slide very well. Big white stains on the curtains. Reception was meant to be open until 7pm but wasn't. And you needed to check in before you got there. No parking unless you book it but it doesn't ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast
The room was clean and John friendly. Location was good, just a 10minute walk into main area of town, note there is a steep hill to climb though. An adequate breakfast is supplied as well
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location very central, Whitby restaurant had a good selection of food. Room was clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
So convenient for travellers with the hotel being right beside the domestic terminal building
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington is a lovely hotel and I'll definitely be coming again. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable, the buffet breakfast is delicious and there's any amenity you could want
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Victoria
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.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve 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.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
