Newlands
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Newlands
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
No air co, the unit is very old had to open the window because it was so hot. The place needs a make over, and the place needs a major make over over priced would never stay again the unit was dirty.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, very quite and bed was comfortable. Staff at checkin gave me an late checkout.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and helpful. Room was great very clean nice view of the bay. 2 night stay first night had dinner in restaurant the steak was great was tempting to have again the next night, menu is a bit limited. Nice bar to have drinks. Good location easy walking to wharf area, cable car etc. would ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Parking is a bit tight.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bolton Hotel
Really enjiyed staying here. Great they have a pool, sauna and spa. Comfortable bed and central location. Well come back.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newlands
Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
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.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Old St Paul's are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
