Newtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wellington Zoo
Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Activities
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Berhampore
When in Berhampore, you can plan a visit to Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
- Wellington Zoo
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- TSB Bank Arena
- Courtenay Place
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Lambton Quay
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Wellington Cable Car
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
- Trentham Racecourse
- Basin Reserve