Tawa 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.
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.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
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.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Activities
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
30 Mins Lamborghini Supercar Passenger Experience
Auckland Maori Tour
Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour
Romantic tour in Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Tawa
Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Khandallah
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khandallah and surrounding area, you can visit Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sky Stadium.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Beehive are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Zealandia and Botanic Gardens.
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- More holiday ideas
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington Zoo
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Raumati Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Cable Car
- Massey University
- Zealandia
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Beehive
- Newtown Park
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- Basin Reserve
- Petone Foreshore
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Trentham Racecourse
- The Opera House
- Staglands Wildlife Reserve