# Tourist Attractions in Wellington ![Wellington](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-40-105dabf174.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Oceania](https://super.tours/oceania)›[New Zealand](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand)›Wellington # Tourist Attractions in Wellington Discover the best tourist attractions in Wellington — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities & towns **16**Attractions ## About Wellington Nestled at the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, Wellington blends dramatic harbor scenery with a vibrant arts and culinary scene. It’s a compact capital where sleek hillsides meet a windswept coastline, offering world-class museums, dynamic film precincts, and a thriving café culture. Visitors savor the interactive charm of Te Papa Tongarewa, ride the cable car for panoramic views, and stroll along the scenic waterfront or through the Botanic Garden. Food lovers will relish innovative eateries and local wines, while outdoorsy travelers can hike coastal tracks, explore rugged Zealandia sanctuary, or catch a ferry to the stunning Marlborough or Wairarapa regions. Wellington invites discovery at every turn. Quick facts * Country New Zealand * Cities 1 * Population 593,543 * Attractions 16 * Average rating 4.6 / 5 * Total reviews 80,121 * Top category Garden * Top city Wellington ## Cities & towns in Wellington Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Wellington travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-105-25baac3ef4.webp) Wellington **16**Attractions **80.1k**Votes ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington) ## Most popular attractions in Wellington The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.webp) 1 Museum Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa 4.7 ★★★★★ (26,007) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa) [ ![Wellington Botanic Garden in Wellington — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/wellington-botanic-garden.webp) 2 Garden Wellington Botanic Garden 4.7 ★★★★★ (10,276) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-wellington-botanic-garden) [ ![Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington — Viewpoint](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/mount-victoria-lookout.webp) 3 Viewpoint Mount Victoria Lookout 4.7 ★★★★★ (6,337) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-mount-victoria-lookout) [ ![Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne in Wellington — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/zealandia-te-mara-a-tane.webp) 4 Park Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne 4.7 ★★★★★ (6,067) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-zealandia-te-mara-a-tane) [ ![Wellington Cable Car in Wellington — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/wellington-cable-car.webp) 5 Landmark Wellington Cable Car 4.6 ★★★★★ (7,394) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-wellington-cable-car) [ ![Wētā Workshop Experiences in Wellington — Tour Agency](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/weta-workshop-experiences.webp) 6 Tour Agency Wētā Workshop Experiences 4.6 ★★★★★ (4,592) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-weta-workshop-experiences) [ ![Wellington Zoo in Wellington — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/wellington-zoo.webp) 7 Zoo Wellington Zoo 4.5 ★★★★★ (6,338) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-wellington-zoo) [ ![Wellington Waterfront Walk in Wellington](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/wellington-waterfront-walk.webp) 8 Wellington Waterfront Walk 4.7 ★★★★★ (2,193) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-wellington-waterfront-walk) [ ![Wellington Museum in Wellington — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/wellington-museum.webp) 9 Museum Wellington Museum 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,684) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-wellington-museum) [ ![Otari-Wilton's Bush in Wellington — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/otari-wilton-s-bush.webp) 10 Garden Otari-Wilton's Bush 4.8 ★★★★★ (1,438) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-otari-wilton-s-bush) [ ![Space Place at Carter Observatory in Wellington — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/space-place-at-carter-observatory.webp) 11 Historic site Space Place at Carter Observatory 4.6 ★★★★★ (1,685) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-space-place-at-carter-observatory) [ ![Cable Car Museum in Wellington — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/cable-car-museum.webp) 12 Museum Cable Car Museum 4.5 ★★★★★ (2,052) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-cable-car-museum) [ ![Old St Paul's in Wellington — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/old-st-paul-s.webp) 13 Historic site Old St Paul's 4.7 ★★★★★ (824) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-old-st-paul-s) [ ![Lady Norwood Rose Garden in Wellington — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/lady-norwood-rose-garden.webp) 14 Garden Lady Norwood Rose Garden 4.6 ★★★★★ (874) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-lady-norwood-rose-garden) [ ![Adrenalin Forest Wellington in Wellington](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/adrenalin-forest-wellington.webp) 15 Adrenalin Forest Wellington 4.6 ★★★★★ (757) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-adrenalin-forest-wellington) [ ![Beehive in Wellington — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/new-zealand/wellington/beehive.webp) 16 Landmark Beehive 4.4 ★★★★★ (603) Wellington ](https://super.tours/oceania/new-zealand/wellington/wellington#a-beehive) Last updated 2026-06-18 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Wellington How many tourist attractions are there in Wellington? Wellington features 16 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Wellington? The most popular attractions in Wellington right now are Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Garden, Mount Victoria Lookout — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Wellington? Popular destinations in Wellington include Wellington. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Wellington worth visiting? Yes — Wellington offers 16 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.