Te Aro Travel Guide
Wellington





Stay near popular Te Aro attractions
Things to do

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Te Aro
Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Super friendly staff. And was surprised to walk in to a birthday surprise from the hotel which was such a nice and thoughtful touch. Spacious room and great location in CBD. If you use their parking bear in mind that is very tight, so if you have a large car just be mindful."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
"We loved our 3 night stay,the only thing was the lighting in the rooms wasnt good enough"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
"My stay at TRYP was wonderful. The staff were all so kind and made sure my stay was comfortable and also recommended great places to dine. The room was spacious and the facilities were all excellent. I have recommended many of my friends to also stay here when they visit next. I will be staying with ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Willis Wellington Hotel
"The property is tired. The carpets have stains, the decor is patched, and the rooms, and particularly the bathrooms, are basic. I was surprised to see the “earthquake prone building” notice behind reception and attached to the outside of the building. This building has been assessed at only 15% of ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
"Great location, fabulous vibrant decor"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Te Aro

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

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.

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.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Wellington Buddhist Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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



















