Te Aro
Wellington
Popular places to visit
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 scene in this walkable area.
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
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Te Aro
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Was very good , there was an empty water bottle behind the curtain from previous guests , but rest was all good. Staff were lovely, and room service as awesome. A great place to stay , will be back.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Only went to bar for pre theatre drinks, staff were great and made the wife a cocktail that wasn’t on the list
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Good for an illicit meeting in the city
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Aura Hotel
Yes perfect area close to everything.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
The TRYP is in a very convenient location to the city center, the harbor, Te Papa museum, a larger grocery store, etc. Very convenient to use the airport bus to get there. Our room was quite spacious with a sitting area, new carpet, and had a small kitchenette, and the bathroom had a washer and dryer ...
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Overall great quality
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro
Wellington Waterfront
The ample dining options and fascinating 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
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park and Basin Reserve.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Wellington CBD
While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena.
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.
