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

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
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
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

Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tou

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$160
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Jump for joy at Parliament Building

Full Day Tour of Wellington

AU$269
per adult
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

AU$205
per adult
Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington
Fully customizable tours

Fully customizable tours

AU$223
per traveller
Fully customizable tours
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour

Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour

AU$105
per adult
Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour
IWN EC30

15-Minute Wellington Harbour Helicopter Flight

AU$260
per adult
15-Minute Wellington Harbour Helicopter Flight
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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$135 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (943 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, lovely service. Carpark was abit tight but still good. 😊"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$119 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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! (649 reviews)
"Very cool boutique hotel. Our room was small but tidy and decor was awesome! Staff were lovely. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4 out of 5
15 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington
The price is AU$137 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
"Really good service and very fresh rooms."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 out of 5
247-257 Wakefield Street, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$198 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
Time to Refresh Room Surfaces?
"Like most properties in NZ, the rooms need a bit of a refresh -- surfaces, paint, carpet. Price point is on the higher side (~NZ$375/night). With that said, the 2BR configuration with a kitchen was clutch for a small family. Common areas were very cool. Staff is friendly and helpful. Would stay ..."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
4 out of 5
25 Vivian St, Wellington, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$97 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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! (539 reviews)
"Great location close to restaurants"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Boulcott Suites
Boulcott Suites
4 out of 5
5 O'Reily Ave, Wellington
The price is AU$162 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,139 reviews)
"Apartment was great! Everything you could need. Cooker, disher washer, fridge. 2 bedrooms separate lounge. Very clean, staff great! Parking is a little tight. 2 minute walk from stores and dining.❤️"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Boulcott Suites
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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

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