Tawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's 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.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Tawa Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
The room was spotless
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff were lovely, the room was clean
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
The view
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, serviced apartment with good amenities in a good location near waterfront and cable car. Excellent reception. Surrounded by car parks so no good views out of the window.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Gorgeous quirky design features at this hotel, loved the bar and my room was clean and very stylish
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Was able to check in early and all staff were extremely friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tawa
Linden
While Linden isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Wellington City Walkways 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 Interislander Ferry Terminal.
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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 Matiu - Somes Island.
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.
