Things to Do in Te Aro, Wellington

Much of Wellington's entertainment district, featuring a mix of bars, restaurants, and shops. The area lies between The Terrace and Cambridge Terrace, with the base of Mount Victoria nearby.

Cuba StreetPlaza
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaMuseum
Little Beer QuarterPub

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Top things to do in Te Aro

Cuba Street
Plaza★
Cuba Street is Wellington's pedestrian and food corridor, with cafes, vintage shops, bars, buskers, murals, and the Bucket Fountain. It links Te Aro with the waterfront side of the central city.
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
★ 4.7 · 26.2k
Museum★
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Preloved Charlies
★ 4.9 · 536
Flea Market
Mon–Tue
11 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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Harbourside Market
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Market
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
7:30 AM – 2 PM
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ninjaflower
★ 4.9 · 442
Specialty Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 4 PM
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Pegasus Books
★ 4.9 · 432
Bookstore
Mon–Fri
10:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 6 PM
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Wellington Chocolate Factory
★ 4.6 · 670
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10 AM – 4 PM
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Moore Wilson's Wellington
★ 4.5 · 962
Wine Shop
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Te Aro

Little Beer Quarter
★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Pub· NZ$10–50
Lively pub serving craft & international beers, plus local wines, pizza & bar fare.
Mon–Tue
3 PM – 10 PM
Wed
12 PM – 10 PM
Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
3 PM – 9 PM
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Aurora Argentinian Bakery
★ 4.9 · 861
Coffee Shop· NZ$10–20
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Pho Viet Street Food
★ 4.8 · 2.3k
Vietnamese· NZ$20–30
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The Rogue & Vagabond
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Live Music· NZ$20–30
Laid-back craft beer bar featuring a dog-friendly grassy area with bean bags & regular live music.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Wed
4 PM – 1 AM
Thu
12 PM – 1 AM
Fri
12 PM – 3 AM
Sat
12 PM – 3 AM
Sun
12 PM – 1 AM
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Neo Cafe & Eatery
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
Bright, laid-back hangout offering a seasonal menu, all-day brunch & veggie options.
Mon–Thu
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Apache Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 1.6k
Vietnamese· NZ$30–80
Polished operation crafting refined, intricate Vietnamese delicacies with a French influence.
Mon
5 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Pour and Twist
★ 4.9 · 506
Coffee Shop· NZ$1–10
A fully manual coffee brew bar in New Zealand that serves hand-brewed specialty filter coffee and educates about the craft of coffee brewing.
Mon
9 AM – 2 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
9 AM – 2 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM
Sun
9 AM – 2 PM
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The Library
★ 4.5 · 2.0k
Cocktail Bar· NZ$20–30
Book-filled lounge with a cozy, traditional vibe offering craft cocktails & inventive NZ bites.
Mon–Tue
5 PM – 11 PM
Wed–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
5 PM – 11 PM
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