Te Aro Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
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.
Bucket Fountain
You can find out about the history of Wellington with a trip to Bucket Fountain. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa: Gallipoli Early Bird Entry
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Wellington
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa: Mana Māori Tour
Top hotels in Te Aro
![Microtel by Wyndham Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69380000/69373700/69373698/1b15ea6e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/08e42ade_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89060000/89052800/89052757/f1be6c83_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5590000/5588900/5588822/ad100ee2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Oaks Wellington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37130000/37129900/37129900/f352e3e4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![West Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6975/9e4e5725_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Te Aro
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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.
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Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
![Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179053-North-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
![Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44114-Carter-Observatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Zealandia and Botanic Gardens.
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