Miramar
Wellington
Popular places to visit
The Weta Cave
Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.
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.
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.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Miramar Hotel Deals
Airport Stays
Rydges Wellington Airport
Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location is great. Clean and spacious with great view of the waterfront and city
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean, good location. Comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay here staff helpful as requested easy access to lift as my wife and myself have both had hip replacement and didn’t want me to lift our travel luggage to far. Was allowed to park at rear of property for easy access. Lovely location for city centre and ferry terminal
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
This was our 3rd stay and everything was as expected. Staff is great and we love your cocktail menu :-) There was a power outage in the morning, affecting part of the hotel and the staff handled it well and calmly. We will be back. Thank you for making our stay a pleasant experience again.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Miramar
Seatoun
Though Seatoun might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Weta Cave and Wahine Memorial Park.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Hataitai
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hataitai and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade.
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
Newtown
Experience a distinct character in this southern Wellington suburb, where you can visit Wellington Zoo or enjoy athletics and football at Newtown Park.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
