Aro Valley Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington Zoo
Chill with the big cats, spend some quality time with the red pandas and hang with the gibbons at New Zealand's original zoo.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Auckland Maori Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Aro Valley
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.
Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Zealandia and Botanic Gardens.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
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- More holiday ideas
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Wellington Zoo
- Courtenay Place
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- TSB Bank Arena
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Zealandia
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Newtown Park
- Massey University
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Trentham Racecourse
- Civic Square
- Eastbourne Beach