What's Te Aro Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Te Aro, especially its bars and museums. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops and restaurants. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Cuba Street Mall to shop. Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Courtenay Place are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Te Aro?

We have 67 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Te Aro:

The Marion Hostel

City-center hostel

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace

QT Wellington

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

QT Wellington Apartments

Luxury hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

U Residence Hotel

Family-friendly guestrooms with kitchens, balconies

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Walkable location

U Boutique Hotel Wellington

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • Central location

How to Get to Te Aro

Te Aro is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Wellington.

Flying to:

• • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), 3 mi (4.9 km) from Te Aro
• • Paraparaumu (PPQ), 29.3 mi (47.2 km) from Te Aro

Things to See and Do in and around Te Aro

What to See in Te Aro

• • Courtenay Place
• • Wellington Central Business District
• • Bucket Fountain
• • Waitangi Park

Things to Do in Te Aro

• • Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
• • Cuba Street Mall
• • Wellington Waterfront
• • Oriental Parade
• • New Zealand Film Archive

Other Popular Te Aro Attractions

• • Embassy Theatre
• • St James Theatre

When Is the Best Time to Visit Wellington CBD?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 49°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, July, August, October (average 4 inches of rainfall)