Makara
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
Zealandia
Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Makara Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Friendly staff nice room
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very nice room
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Rydges Wellington
Staff were friendly, breakfast had decent choices, room had everything I needed for a short stay
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Everything was clean and comfortable. Washer/Dryer had a button that didn’t work, so the setting we were instructed to use wouldn’t work. Everything else was great!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Very friendly and helpful check in
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Bolton Hotel
Lovely quiet place to stay
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Makara
Karori
While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wellington CBD
Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.
Thorndon
While visiting Thorndon, you might make a stop by sights like Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
