Popular places to visit
![Lambton Quay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/945038b02fbfa9927bdc1e6c7d1f38b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
![Beehive showing a statue or sculpture and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58675-Beehive.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Beehive
Explore the corridors of power on a tour of the unique beehive-shaped home of New Zealand’s Parliament.
![Wellington Parliament featuring flowers and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58760-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Learn about the events and people who shaped New Zealand's political landscape and see where the country is governed from at this collection of buildings.
![Parliament House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335350-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Parliament House
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a trip to Parliament House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
![Wellington Cenotaph](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335860-Wellington-Cenotaph.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wellington Cenotaph
Enjoy an outing to Wellington Cenotaph during your stay in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
![Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44112-Old-St-Pauls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Old St Paul's
Murals, religious artifacts, stained-glass windows and special exhibits chronicle Wellington’s past and the historic bond between this city and American Marines.
Things to do
![Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/f751018e-ef97-484f-b742-42986d154180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
![The black rider is looking for something, or someone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
![From Source to Sea Remutaka eBike Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46506455/7c5c06f7-9a9f-4154-b7d4-7f3fa7aad462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer
![Private custom tour with a local guide Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46482501/0836a574-4ceb-4fc0-9ec5-4ceba9b8e560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private custom tour with a local guide Wellington
Top hotels in Pipitea
![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/066c03a9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb,2025
![Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4977600/4977579/6fd1d162_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb,2025
![Quest on Thorndon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8050000/8045900/8045827/948f8c8a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan,2025
![The Sebel Wellington Thorndon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89820000/89820000/89819935/e6e5dc49_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 Jan,2025
![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/f3d33d05_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb,2025
![Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1275/da0ded4a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pipitea
![St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58786-St-Pauls-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.
![Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180651-Wellington-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44114-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb1bd76f8d3b3e0c7151c12303c1db87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
![Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.