Tawa
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Tawa
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Everything was perfect"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
"The Rydges is perfectly situated in the airport. Easy to get to inside from the airport. Room was clean and spacious. Price was ok, I managed to get it a little lower by going through a third party company but direct was a lot higher."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington
"The bed is really comfortable and the room is spacious. Great location in Wellington near the quay and shopping district"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"The room was exactly as advertised"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Staff very polite"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Housekeeping posed my daughters soft toy rabbit on her bed. Very cute and much appreciated"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tawa
Linden
While Linden isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Wellington City Walkways are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grenada North
When in Grenada North, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Glenside
Though Glenside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Takapu Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Takapu Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
Grenada Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grenada Village and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Churton Park
Churton Park might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and Interislander Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
