Te Aro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Waitangi Park
Explore the great outdoors at Waitangi Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Our pick of the best Te Aro Hotel Deals
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Clean tidy room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
The Mercure Abel Tasman Wellington is a safe and quiet hotel n the bustling Willis St area if Wellington. It is clean and well looked after with helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Boulcott Suites
Good facilities in room and nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
West Plaza Hotel
Basic, but perfectly serviceable, good value, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Naumi Studio Wellington
I liked the location and the room was comfortable. I can understand some might find it cramped but I didn’t mind as was out most of the day. Breakfast fresh with lots of variety
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Mercure Wellington Central City Hotel and Apartments
Central location
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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, Basin Reserve and Central Park 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.
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- Basin Reserve
- Bucket Fountain
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- Visit Lower Hutt
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- Te Papa
- Visit Trentham
- Visit Wallaceville
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Waitangi Park
- Visit Aro Valley
- Visit Houghton Bay
- Visit Lyall Bay
- Visit Petone
- Wellington Holidays
- Visit Wellington
