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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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

Time for a rest.

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

£87
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

£78
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

£16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

£40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

£38
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
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Top hotels in Te Aro

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is £55 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£55
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (816 reviews)
Artistic and Vibrant
"Loved the artistic nature of this property. Suited the culture of cuba street. Really enjoyed staying there."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
110 Wakefield Street, Wellington
The price is £58 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£58
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room amenities ok, only instant coffee and creamer. Milk supplied when asked for. Room service ok. A little noisy early Saturday morning due to running club meeting outside, obviously no double glazing as we were on 5th floor"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

West Plaza 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 £79 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£79
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (640 reviews)
Fantastic drinks station. Decent room size.
"The tea and coffee station downstairs with complimentary fruit and snacks was fantastic. We arrived after check-in hrs and was given easy instructions on obtaining our room key. Decent-sized rooms."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is £66 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£66
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Dinnner tarakihi fish excellent. Breakfast excellent great window view. Staff are friendly."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
U Boutique Hotel Wellington

U Boutique Hotel Wellington

3.5 out of 5
25 Frederick Street, Wellington
The price is £34 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£34
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (712 reviews)
"Private and peaceful"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

U Boutique Hotel Wellington
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
10 Dunlop Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is £80 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£80
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The hotel and room were really nice, the design is funky and eclectic. I liked the room , very spacious, good amenities and the interior design but if not into this style it may be a little overwhelming"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Naumi Hotel Wellington
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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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