Te Aro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.
A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.
A record store with vinyl records on shelves and a turntable in the foreground.
A modern building with a large billboard advertising an animation exhibition.
A tall building with a fingerprint design and the text "TE PAPA OUR PLACE" on its side.

Stay near popular Te Aro attractions

A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.

Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 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.
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Activities

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

NZ$26
per adult
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

NZ$95
per adult
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

NZ$175
per adult
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
Private Guided Tour to Wellington

Private Self-Guided Tour to Wellington

NZ$6
per adult
Private Self-Guided Tour to Wellington
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Our pick of the best Te Aro Hotel Deals

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$134 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$134
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I stayed in this hotel for a few days and I must say the staff was extremely helpful and generous. They provided best services with room cleaning everyday. I loved the location of this place, as it was the center of everything. I highly recommened Naumi Hotels."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
10 Dunlop Terrace Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$190 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$190
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$149 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$149
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and very convenientely located. Car parking is a bit tight but otherwise a great venue"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is NZ$214 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$214
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
79 Taranaki St Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$124 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$124
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Liberty Apartment Hotel
The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington

4 out of 5
25 Vivian Street, Te Aro Wellington Greater Wellington
The price is NZ$118 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$118
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (744 reviews)
"Awesome stay as always. Rooms are tidy and well designed."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

The Viv Hotel Wellington
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Our guide on where to stay in Te Aro

Find the best Te Aro areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Te Aro
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A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

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

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

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

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