Aro Valley Travel Guide

Wellington

Wellington featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Wellington which includes heritage architecture, café scenes and street scenes
Wellington showing heritage architecture as well as an individual female
Wellington which includes street scenes and heritage architecture
Aro Valley

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(1 review)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre

Things to do

Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Rp1.849.531
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Rp844.145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

Rp331.175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Rp540.632
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.659.835
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

Rp1.185.597
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
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Top hotels in Aro Valley

Willis Wellington Hotel
Willis Wellington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is Rp1.233.621 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
Rp1.233.621
Rp1.418.664 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Pretty basic and dated. Friendly staff and very convenient location for what we wanted. Building is ëarthquake prone/risk"so bear that in mind if thats something that concerns you. Overall I think its good value for money. $240 for 2 nights in Wellington for a triple room."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp1.191.939 per night from 2 May to 3 May
Rp1.191.939
Rp1.370.730 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,408 reviews)
"Staff were friendly Good amenities Good to have the option for an eco clean in the room, and a bonus voucher for choosing this option A fan in the bathroom would have been useful"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is Rp1.775.046 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
Rp1.775.046
Rp2.041.302 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, easily accessible to the main shopping precinct. Beautiful outlook from the floor we were on, overlooking the water."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is Rp1.745.739 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
Rp1.745.739
Rp2.007.654 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Loved that we could just get up and walk through to catch a flight. So very convenient."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is Rp1.003.827 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp1.003.827
Rp1.154.401 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"What stood out for me was the friendlyness and helpfulness of the staff. Nothing was a problem for them."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is Rp980.910 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp980.910
Rp1.128.041 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,269 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay for a few nights while we explored Wellington. Very convenient, comfortable, and had what we needed."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Aro Valley

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Brooklyn

4/5(1 area review)

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.

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

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Te Aro
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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 Cook
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

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

Kelburn
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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 CBD
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

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