Pipitea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Pipitea
Stay near popular Pipitea attractions
Activities

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Our pick of the best Pipitea Hotel Deals

Rydges Wellington
"Clean room local acc as good food"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
"Overall great hotel for location and cost. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Quest on Thorndon
"Great, central location. Perfect place to stay when attending an event at the Stadium. Very quiet, couldn't hear any traffic noise during the night. Dark room for sleeping. Well stocked kitchen with everything you need including Nespresso (and capsules). We were in an apartment and there was a washing ..."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Excellent stay as always. Was able to check in early. Bathrooms have been updated, clean and modern. Great toiletries. Best location as so accessible to everything that Wellington has to offer. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Excellent hotel at Wellington airport. Was so easy to stay and go direct to check in counter for an early international flight. Highly recommend and certainly about time Wellington Airport had this amenity. I could not fault Rydges hotel other than the restaurant closing early."
Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Nice and comfy stay, quiet place"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Pipitea

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.

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

























