Te Aro, Central suburb with entertainment district in Wellington, New Zealand
Te Aro extends across a flat area between The Terrace and Cambridge Terrace, forming the southern section of Wellington's central business district.
The area transformed after the 1855 Wairarapa earthquake, which uplifted the land and drained the swamp, enabling substantial urban development through the Te Aro Reclamation Act of 1879.
The Embassy Theatre, Circa Theatre, and BATS Theatre provide continuous entertainment while Cuba Street maintains a collection of independent shops and restaurants.
The suburb contains medium and high-density housing options, from townhouses to CBD apartments, with weekly rental rates ranging from 355 to 950 New Zealand dollars.
Te Aro Park features handmade tiles and installations designed in the shape of a waka, representing the area's Māori heritage and former Market Reserve location.
Location: Wellington City
Shares border with: Aro Valley, Kelburn, Wellington Central, Mount Cook, Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria
GPS coordinates: -41.29400,174.77700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:24
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