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

Cuba Street Mall which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4/5(1,370 reviews)

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

Cuba Street Mall
Te Papa

Te Papa

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Te Papa
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4/5(1,139 reviews)

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

4/5(985 reviews)

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

Courtenay Place
Waitangi Park

Waitangi Park

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$158
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

AU$77
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour

Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour

AU$104
per adult
Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour
Fully customizable tours

Fully customizable tours

AU$221
per traveller
Fully customizable tours
Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

AU$203
per adult
Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington
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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, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$153 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
"Great room . Staff helpful"

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$129 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
"Great location. Close to everything. Room was small but to be expected for such a sharp price in such a central location! Wasn’t an issue for us as we were were only there to sleep and freshen up."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
70 Tory
70 Tory
3 out of 5
70 Tory Street, Wellington, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$169 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"Tidy clean two bedroom apartment, very friendly and helpful staff Jordan, nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

70 Tory
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Naumi Hotel Wellington
4.5 out of 5
10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$225 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Fun place to stay
"Loved our corner room on the 8th floor! We were overlooking the city and felt like we were kings. The room had two full walls of windows; exceptional! It was decorated with lots of fun color too. The hotel was also right on the street with great places for dinner; could walk to several great spots. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Naumi Hotel Wellington
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 out of 5
247-257 Wakefield Street, Wellington
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"A great stay once we found the entrance to the hotel/apartments. Interesting artwork. Great value."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
4 out of 5
25 Vivian St, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$92 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (547 reviews)
"The Wyndham Microtel was perfectly situated for our needs. It was close to the ferry (which we were taking the following morning) and within walking distance of plenty of restaurants and stores. The amenities were fabulous, the room and hotel were clean, and we appreciated the spaciousness of the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro

Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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 Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

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 featuring 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 showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

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

Kelburn

Te Aro Travel Guide

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