Aro Valley Travel Guide
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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
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.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 galleries in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Half-Day Guided Tour inc Weta
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Our pick of the best Aro Valley Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Nice location. All worked well, good breakfast too
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very convenient for early flights from Wellington airport with no need to walk outside to access Departures. Overall staff, hotel amenities, and room were very good. However, the washroom vent was quite noisy which was bothersome.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Great location and breakfast sadly got parking ticket outside. Unsure of what was available or not.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Although quite dated, it was still very convenient and the location was very useful having just gotten off the ferry.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The property was clean and well located with excellent communication from the staff. Since it was advertised as an apartment-hotel I was surprised to find the room was smaller and the kitchen facilities not as well equipped as many of the regular hotels I stayed in on this trip. This was a mid-point ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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 Central Park and Basin Reserve.
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, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena 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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