Te Aro Travel Guide

Wellington

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.
A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.
A record store with vinyl records on shelves and a turntable in the foreground.
A modern building with a large billboard advertising an animation exhibition.
A tall building with a fingerprint design and the text "TE PAPA OUR PLACE" on its side.

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A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by Martijn Scheepers
Open Photo by Martijn Scheepers

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿351
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

฿1,050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,699
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

฿1,699
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

฿5,919
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,723
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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Where to stay in Te Aro

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A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

A modern building with a circular design, a flag on top, and a tree with red flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Carlyn Ennis
Open Photo by Carlyn Ennis

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

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