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

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

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

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

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

Courtenay Place
Waitangi Park

Waitangi Park

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
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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
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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
The price is NZ$160 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$160
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! (1,000 reviews)
Furniture is a bit tiered and dirty. Location is ok, bed and shower were ok.

Reviewed on 10 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$142 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$142
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (913 reviews)
Love the hotel decor. Very chic! Love how the room was decorated. Nice size. Beds comfortable. Lobby always clean. Did not eat or drink in the hotel so cannot comment except to say nice and clean when we walked through.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

4 out of 5
25 Vivian St Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$82 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$82
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (633 reviews)
Great room amazing view. Helpful staff. Quiet

Reviewed on 13 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
The price is NZ$140 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$140
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (479 reviews)
The room was so clean and huge! The big window was amazing to look out from, the location was excellent oh and the bed was soft and comfortable!!!! 10/10

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
The price is NZ$177 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$177
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (686 reviews)
Very enjoyable, clean, lovely helpful staff.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
10 Dunlop Terrace Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$220 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$220
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were amazing, facilities were as shown.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Naumi Hotel Wellington
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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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