Explore Wellington Neighborhoods

Discover the unique character of each Wellington suburb

Wellington Central

508 businesses

The heart of Wellington with bustling Cuba Street, shopping on Lambton Quay, and the waterfront.

Te Aro

395 businesses

Eclectic inner-city suburb known for Cuba Street, nightlife, and creative culture.

Thorndon

49 businesses

Historic suburb near Parliament with charming wooden villas and Tinakori Road shops.

Mount Victoria

30 businesses

Hillside suburb with stunning views, heritage homes, and trendy eateries.

Newtown

91 businesses

Diverse, multicultural neighborhood with great ethnic food and the zoo.

Kelburn

22 businesses

University area reached by cable car with botanic gardens and student vibes.

Karori

34 businesses

Family-friendly suburb with Zealandia sanctuary and suburban charm.

Miramar

57 businesses

Peninsula suburb home to Weta Workshop and the airport.

Island Bay

15 businesses

Seaside suburb with Italian heritage, beach, and relaxed coastal vibe.

Brooklyn

12 businesses

Hilltop suburb with wind turbine views and village atmosphere.

Lyall Bay

9 businesses

Beach suburb popular with surfers and near the airport.

Berhampore

3 businesses

Bohemian suburb with vintage shops and community feel.

Aro Valley

5 businesses

Alternative community with student population and local character.

Oriental Bay

17 businesses

Upmarket waterfront area with beach, apartments, and dining.

Petone

79 businesses

Lower Hutt suburb with craft beer scene, cafes, and beach.

Johnsonville

18 businesses

Northern suburb with shopping hub and transport links.

Hataitai

3 businesses

Residential suburb between Mount Vic and the tunnel.

Wadestown

2 businesses

Leafy hillside suburb with harbour views.

Seatoun

7 businesses

Coastal village on the Miramar peninsula.

Churton Park

8 businesses

Northern suburb with family homes and reserves.

Pipitea

0 businesses

Waterfront area with Parliament, Railway Station, and stadium precinct.

Lambton

0 businesses

Central business district with Lambton Quay shopping and office towers.

Willis Street

0 businesses

Busy retail and dining strip connecting CBD to Te Aro.

Courtenay Place

0 businesses

Entertainment hub with restaurants, bars, and cinemas.

Cuba Quarter

0 businesses

Bohemian heart of Wellington with independent shops and eateries.

Roseneath

0 businesses

Residential hillside suburb overlooking Oriental Bay.

Evans Bay

0 businesses

Waterfront area with marina, yacht clubs, and NIWA headquarters.

Kilbirnie

0 businesses

Diverse suburb with shopping centre, sports facilities, and good transport links.

Rongotai

0 businesses

Area near airport with retail, sports grounds, and schools.

Melrose

0 businesses

Quiet residential suburb between Kilbirnie and Island Bay.

Maupuia

0 businesses

Residential area near Miramar with views over Evans Bay.

Strathmore Park

0 businesses

Southern Miramar suburb near airport and beach.

Breaker Bay

0 businesses

Small coastal settlement on the Miramar peninsula.

Karaka Bay

0 businesses

Small bay community on Miramar peninsula near Scorching Bay.

Scorching Bay

0 businesses

Popular beach area on Miramar peninsula with cafe and swimming.

Worser Bay

0 businesses

Sheltered beach community on Miramar peninsula.

Houghton Bay

0 businesses

Small coastal community south of Island Bay.

Owhiro Bay

0 businesses

Southernmost coastal suburb with rugged coastline.

Happy Valley

0 businesses

Semi-rural valley south of Brooklyn with landfill and wind farm.

Kingston

0 businesses

Residential suburb between Berhampore and Island Bay.

Mornington

0 businesses

Hillside suburb above Berhampore and Newtown.

Vogeltown

0 businesses

Small hillside suburb between Brooklyn and Mornington.

Southgate

0 businesses

Southern suburb near Berhampore with shops on Adelaide Road.

Highbury

0 businesses

Hillside residential area above Aro Valley.

Northland

0 businesses

Residential suburb with schools and Wellington College.

Wilton

0 businesses

Suburban area between Karori and Wadestown.

Crofton Downs

0 businesses

Northern suburb with train station and village shops.

Ngaio

0 businesses

Leafy northern suburb with village atmosphere and train station.

Khandallah

0 businesses

Established northern suburb with village centre and good schools.

Broadmeadows

0 businesses

Residential area near Khandallah with family homes.

Kaiwharawhara

0 businesses

Industrial and residential area near the port.

Newlands

0 businesses

Large northern suburb with shopping centre and reserves.

Paparangi

0 businesses

Northern residential suburb near Newlands.

Woodridge

0 businesses

Northern suburb near Churton Park.

Grenada Village

0 businesses

Northern suburban development with shopping facilities.

Grenada North

0 businesses

Residential area in northern Wellington.

Tawa

0 businesses

Large northern suburb with main street, train station, and community facilities.

Linden

0 businesses

Residential area between Tawa and Grenada.

Takapu Valley

0 businesses

Semi-rural area north of Tawa.

Ohariu Valley

0 businesses

Rural valley west of Johnsonville with farms and lifestyle blocks.

Makara

0 businesses

Rural coastal area west of Wellington with beach and wind farm.

Makara Beach

0 businesses

Remote coastal settlement west of Wellington.

Lower Hutt Central

0 businesses

Main centre of Lower Hutt with shopping, dining, and events centre.

Hutt Central

0 businesses

Downtown Lower Hutt with Westfield and Queens Drive shops.

Eastbourne

0 businesses

Seaside village on eastern harbour shore with beach and cafes.

Days Bay

0 businesses

Beach destination across the harbour, popular ferry stop.

Wainuiomata

0 businesses

Valley town east of Lower Hutt with its own centre.

Naenae

0 businesses

Suburban area of Lower Hutt with pool and community facilities.

Taita

0 businesses

Lower Hutt suburb with schools and community centre.

Stokes Valley

0 businesses

Valley community in Lower Hutt with village centre.

Waterloo

0 businesses

Lower Hutt suburb with train station and schools.

Epuni

0 businesses

Residential Lower Hutt suburb near train line.

Avalon

0 businesses

Lower Hutt suburb with studios and film facilities.

Upper Hutt

0 businesses

City at the top of Hutt Valley with retail and recreation.

Porirua

0 businesses

City north of Wellington with Porirua Mall and harbour.

Wellington at a Glance