Te Aro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people
Te Aro
Te Papa showing interior views
Cuba Street Mall showing shopping and a city
Te Aro

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

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.

Te Papa
Cuba Street Mall which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4/5(1,370 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4/5(1,139 reviews)

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.

Wellington Central Business District
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4/5(985 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
Waitangi Park

Waitangi Park

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waitangi Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Waitangi Park
Bucket Fountain showing outdoor art and heritage architecture

Bucket Fountain

Bucket Fountain 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Bucket Fountain

Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

NZ$12
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

NZ$195
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Our pick of the best Te Aro Hotel Deals

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$149 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$149
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great location. Clean room. Comfy bed.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$153 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$153
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (918 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms a bit small

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

4 out of 5
5 O'Reily Ave Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$134 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$134
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,259 reviews)
Great central location in a quiet area overlooking a lovely church. The apartment was spacious, modern, and spotlessly clean, equipped with all the comforts you might need. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Boulcott Suites
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

4 out of 5
25 Vivian St Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$89 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$89
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (636 reviews)
Perfect accommodation for a short stay. Spotless, great amenities. Bed was awesome as was the air conditioning

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$142 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$142
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman

3.5 out of 5
169 Willis St Wellington
The price is NZ$109 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$109
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
I didnt have breakfast there. The pot of tea was lovely. The staff great, It was a bit noisy, from road noise.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
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Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro

Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset

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.

Wellington Waterfront
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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
Mount Victoria Lookout featuring night scenes, a marina and a bay or harbour

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
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Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
Carter Observatory which includes modern architecture, interior views and an observatory

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn

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