Te Aro Travel Guide

Wellington

Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!
The place far exceeded my expectations!! Only had a couple hours, but you could easily spend the entire day there. I'm not even really a museum person, but seriously, don't miss this place!!!
Apparently people love to jump off places into the water here
The place far exceeded my expectations!! Only had a couple hours, but you could easily spend the entire day there. I'm not even really a museum person, but seriously, don't miss this place!!!

Popular places to visit

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
Te Papa

Te Papa

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

Te Papa
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay

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
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
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

St James Theatre

Enjoy a performance at St James Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

St James Theatre

Things to do

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,308
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿227
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿334
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Time for a rest.

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

฿3,686
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

฿1,040
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,682
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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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 ฿2,429 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
฿2,429
฿2,793 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (986 reviews)
Small but in good shape.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street Wellington
The price is ฿2,364 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,364
฿2,719 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room and bathroom fine, bed comfortable. Only issue was no milk only creamer but not a major issue

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

West Plaza Hotel
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St Wellington
The price is ฿1,700 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿1,700
฿1,955 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean simple room

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Willis Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is ฿2,591 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,591
฿2,979 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
The room was spotless,staff were very polite and friendly. Parking space was very small,damaged my car.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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 ฿3,046 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,046
฿3,503 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD Wellington
The price is ฿2,394 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,394
฿2,753 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
Modern room and great location

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
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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
Mont Cook

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
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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 City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
Wellington Fountain

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
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Kelburn

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

Kelburn

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