Te Aro
Wellington





Popular places to visit

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

Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

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.

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

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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
St James Theatre
Enjoy a performance at St James Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Top hotels in Te Aro

Naumi Studio Wellington
Bien
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

West Plaza Hotel
Everything was great
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Willis Wellington Hotel
Clean room, nice reception staff, amenities
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great spacious room we stayed in the executive studio. Top floor with great views of the city. Location was great for restaurants great value including brekky
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Great room, great location and helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Space was great. Could have been cleaner. Generally very happy.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

