Newtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Newtown
Stay near popular Newtown attractions
Activities
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
AU$160
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
AU$78
per adult
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
AU$73
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Newtown Hotel Deals
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
22 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
The price is AU$128 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$128
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews)
"It was a very easy and effective stay. Pretty much exactly what we needed. smooth checkin and out. Would have preferred onsite parking rather than at the supermarket."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Southgate Motor Inn
70 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
The price is AU$134 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$134
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cuba Street Mall and Hnry Stadium are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"It was all faultless"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$110 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$110
17 July - 18 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,781 reviews)
"I’d definitely stay there again"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is AU$168 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$168
16 July - 17 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything is perfect"
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AU$146 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$146
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great central place to stay"
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$118 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$118
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,563 reviews)
"Nice and comfy stay, quiet place"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Newtown
Find the best Newtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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.
Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.
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.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
