Te Aro Travel Guide

Wellington

Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people
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Te Papa showing interior views
Cuba Street Mall showing a city and shopping
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Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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.

Wellington Central Business District
Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

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

Cuba Street Mall
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

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

Courtenay Place
Waitangi Park

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.

Waitangi Park
Bucket Fountain showing heritage architecture and outdoor art

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.

Bucket Fountain

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,267
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿224
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,662
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

฿653
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,641
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,027
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Top hotels in Te Aro

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro,, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,703 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,703
฿3,109 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (893 reviews)
"Very good options for shopping and eating"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,490 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,490
฿2,864 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Best room option
"Stayed here several times and this is my favourite room so far"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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 ฿2,802 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,802
฿3,222 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (660 reviews)
"👌"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
U Boutique Hotel Wellington

U Boutique Hotel Wellington

3.5 out of 5
25 Frederick Street, Wellington
The price is ฿1,391 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿1,391
฿1,639 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Te Papa and Interislander Ferry ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (725 reviews)
"Parking was across the street, and although it seemed shaky, car was fine."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

U Boutique Hotel Wellington
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

5 out of 5
345 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,851 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,851
฿3,278 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
"Everything was fine, I just found it very overpriced"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

4.5 out of 5
90 Cable Street,, Te Aro,, Wellington
The price is ฿3,804 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,804
฿4,375 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location to walk to TAB arena. Breakfast had to ask for fresh fruit and fresh pastries to be topped up. Room was showing signs of wear in tear especially around the tiled bath. No extractor fan in the bathroom so window fogged up. Bed and pillow was comfortable. No dressing gown supplied in ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
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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 Central Park 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

5/5(8 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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