Tawa
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Things to do
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Tawa
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Efficient and friendly central Wellington location.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great place, very convenient to the airport..
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Excellent weekend and great service and accommodation
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Location is very good , breakfast is ok
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Very nice hotel except the parking is hard to get in and hard to get out! Location is great!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
We needed a place with good value in CBD Wellington and this place fit the bill. It was dated and the shower could use a little work round the corners but it was fine for us and convenient for everything we wanted to do in Wellington. Walkable to everything including cable car, downtown, beaches, ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tawa
Linden
While Linden isn't home to many top sights, Wellington City Walkways and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grenada North
When in Grenada North, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Glenside
Though Glenside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Matiu - Somes Island.
Takapu Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Takapu Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Petone Foreshore and Wellington City Walkways.
Grenada Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grenada Village and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Churton Park
Churton Park might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and Interislander Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
