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Mount Victoria in Wellington

Things to Do in Mount Victoria, Wellington

Mount Victoria features character homes and offers 360-degree views from its highest point, attracting walkers and runners. The area has quaint cafes, boutique shops, and scenic parks, with Oriental Parade being a popular route down to the harbor.

Mount Victoria features character homes and offers 360-degree views from its highest point, attracting walkers and runners. The area has quaint cafes, boutique shops, and scenic parks, with Oriental Parade being a popular route down to the harbor.

  • Mount Victoria LookoutObservation Deck
  • Ortega Fish ShackSeafood
  • KojiJapanese
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By TripSapien · Updated August 25, 2026

Top things to do in Mount Victoria

  • Mount Victoria Lookout in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    Mount Victoria Lookout

    4.7 · 6.4k
    Observation Deck

    Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM

Where to eat & drink in Mount Victoria

  • Ortega Fish Shack in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    Ortega Fish Shack

    4.8 · 1.3k
    Seafood· NZ$100+

    Popular locale offering upscale, creative fish dishes & steaks in a relaxed & bustling atmosphere.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Koji in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    Koji

    4.9 · 560
    Japanese· NZ$100+

    A contemporary Japanese-inspired restaurant known for its modern Asian-fusion cuisine, offering a chef's choice menu and sharing plates with vibrant flavors and textures.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Ngon! in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    Ngon!

    4.9 · 556
    Restaurant· NZ$20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • The Welsh Dragon Bar in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    The Welsh Dragon Bar

    4.5 · 541
    Pub· NZ$20–30

    Our chef has designed a classic menu celebrating the best of Welsh and British pub food combined with high quality local ingredients.

    Mon
    6:45 AM – 3 AM
    Tue–Fri
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 3 AM
  • Rosella in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    Rosella

    4.9 · 283
    Mediterranean· NZ$100+

    A Wellington wine bar and restaurant known for its curated wine list, contemporary food, and warm atmosphere.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9 PM
  • Tomboy

    4.7 · 196
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    7:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 2 PM
  • Deluxe Cafe in Mount Victoria, Wellington

    Deluxe Cafe

    4.6 · 283
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map
  • Peking House Restaurant 北京楼

    4.4 · 192
    Chinese
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 8:30 PM

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Map of Mount Victoria with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Mount Victoria Lookout
  2. 2Ortega Fish Shack
  3. 3Koji
  4. 4Ngon!
  5. 5The Welsh Dragon Bar
  6. 6Rosella
  7. 7Tomboy
  8. 8Deluxe Cafe
  9. 9Peking House Restaurant 北京楼

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