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$25
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
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute 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
The price is NZ$149 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$149
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very tidy room and nice to have a queen mattress instead of two singles pushed together"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$252 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$252
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely Hotel and helpful staff. Only thing and it’s minor they need to make sure maintenance is done before guests check in."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$167 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$167
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$105 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$105
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Really lovely stay in a central location"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is NZ$149 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$149
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
West Plaza 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$129 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$129
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (735 reviews)
"Room was upgraded nicely with bathroom and big TV. Only quirks were related to electronics, with the heat pump making little annoying clicks occasionally, TV unable to access Freeview (used YouTube and other apps instead), and wi-fi taking several tries to connect on multiple devices. Good ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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 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 waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

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 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, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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