Te Aro Travel Guide

Wellington

Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!
The place far exceeded my expectations!! Only had a couple hours, but you could easily spend the entire day there. I'm not even really a museum person, but seriously, don't miss this place!!!
Apparently people love to jump off places into the water here
The place far exceeded my expectations!! Only had a couple hours, but you could easily spend the entire day there. I'm not even really a museum person, but seriously, don't miss this place!!!
Just to the left of Te Papa there is a set of stairs that allow people to jump into the water through a hole in the deck. Seems crazy to me!

Popular places to visit

Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

During your trip to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Cuba Street Mall
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay

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
Te Papa

Te Papa

You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Te Papa
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Courtenay Place. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Courtenay Place
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Bucket Fountain
Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand

Interislander Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Interislander Ferry Terminal

Top hotels in Te Aro

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is 2.067.290 ₫ per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
2.067.290 ₫
2.377.384 ₫ total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Cool vibey hotel in an excellent location, would stay again!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is 2.120.626 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.120.626 ₫
2.438.735 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Aura Hotel

Aura Hotel

2 out of 5
95 Manners Street Wellington
The price is 1.000.302 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
1.000.302 ₫
1.150.347 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the comfy beds and the property condition ...
5.2/10 (419 reviews)
Yes perfect area close to everything.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Aura Hotel
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

4 out of 5
25 Vivian St Wellington Wellington
The price is 1.333.736 ₫ per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
1.333.736 ₫
1.533.796 ₫ total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
The room was expectedly small. However, the bed in the room had a large pointy wooden bed base that made it hard to maneuver around. I hit my leg multiple times. Also, the carpeting by the bathroom was frayed, the room had a strange odor upon entry, and the bath product receptacles were flimsy and ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
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 2.376.717 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
2.376.717 ₫
2.733.225 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (765 reviews)
good !!confortable.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St Wellington
The price is 1.400.356 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
1.400.356 ₫
1.610.486 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
No towels in the room. Coundnt find any staff to get some. Windows were very dirty , you could not see out of them very well. Disappointed

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Willis Wellington Hotel
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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
Mont Cook

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
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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 City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

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
Wellington Fountain

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
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Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn

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