Te Aro Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Top hotels in Te Aro
Naumi Studio Wellington
Excellent location. Staff friendly. Our room was small but all that we needed. Decor is modern and fun throughout the hotel. Recommended.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Neighborhood was pretty tough
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Main shops and the Te Papa museum within a short walk. If you are a light sleeper I could hear music two of the 3 nights until about 03:50 in the morning. We were on the 4th floor.. When I raised this with the reception I was told it must be one of the surrounding bars which are licenced until 4:00. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Aura Hotel
Just very poor cleaning service, and the unknown bond I hadto pay when I arrived and there was nothing online about no “100” bond?, …the first room we got was filthy the beds everything!! There was literally old rubbish just sitting there as we walked in it was a lot . The bathroom!! I’ve never seen ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Reception were great when we had noisy neighbours and changed our room. thank you
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Willis Wellington Hotel
it's in a good area close to shops etc , it's not a luxury hotel but my room was clean , a nice view, and the price was fair. It's basic but I would stay again as you can walk to most everywhere
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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, Central Park and Basin Reserve 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.
