Tawa
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Tawa
Rydges Wellington Airport
So convenient!
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room was spacious, staff were all friendly and parking straightforward
Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was spacious. We ate at the Portland, the hotel restaurant and had delicious beef fillet. Very nice stay.
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer was great! The room was nice, clean and had everything we needed! We loved the location and the staff were helpful and friendly. Would recommend!!
Reviewed on 5 Feb, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
This was our 3rd stay and everything was as expected. Staff is great and we love your cocktail menu :-) There was a power outage in the morning, affecting part of the hotel and the staff handled it well and calmly. We will be back. Thank you for making our stay a pleasant experience again.
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
ibis Wellington
Quiet, comfortable, great staff
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 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 Interislander Ferry Terminal.
Takapu Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Takapu Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Petone Foreshore and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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 Interislander Ferry Terminal.
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.
