Te Aro Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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.
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.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Top hotels in Te Aro
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The hotel is nice if a little run down. The staff are excellent but the surroundings of the hotel are a little dicey.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Good spacious rooms, staff very helpful. Walking distance to Cuba Street and easy access to get around. Hotel is going through an upgrade.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Boulcott Suites
Would give it a 5/5 but the room didn’t have a functioning TV. Bed and shower were good. Staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Clean room, comfortable beds and excellent staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Mercure Wellington Central City Hotel and Apartments
This centrally located semi-highrise hotel was the perfect fit for my time in Wellington. It’s right where I needed to be and the price seemed pretty reasonable for all it offered. I think I may have lucked out being on a high floor, but the views were outstanding, the airflow between windows was ...
Reviewed on 11 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 Museum of Wellington City and Sea 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.
