Te Aro
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.

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.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Top hotels in Te Aro

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

Naumi Studio Wellington
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Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Handy location, fabulous artworks throughout foyer & good value for parking before collecting ferry
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Willis Wellington Hotel
Room is not very clean.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Easy location, simple but nice rooms Sitting area with tea, coffee, water and fruit was lovely
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
The rooms had not been deep cleaned in a long time, massive build-up of dust and dirt in many corners and around showers etc. It appears the cleaners are not given enough time to actually make sure rooms are clean. Was told they had 1 cleaner on for 20 rooms. The first room I had smelled damp and ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 TSB Bank Arena 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.
