Destination

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Providing  information on all aspects of New Zealand’s natural and cultural heritage. Museums are usually sober places, but the Te Papa is committed to being different – through activities for children, board games in the foyer, videos in the exhibits, and hands-on items throughout.

The modern glass construction is located along Pipitea Point, where Captain James Cook first landed in 1769

Te Papa was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in February 1998. It has six floors containing permanent exhibitions, a wharf for traveling exhibitions, an art gallery, cafés, a museum shop, and an education and activity zone.

The museum focuses on New Zealand’s natural and cultural heritage, war history, and art including the national art collection. Te Papa has free entry and is open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day), with extended hours to 9 pm Thursdays, catering for everyone as a family-friendly venue.

Te Papa Tongarewa is one of Wellington’s popular attractions for locals and international visitors alike. Museums are often viewed as a staid place full of dusty exhibits and locked glass cases, but Te Papa is different. As it’s growing in size and popularity year on year, Te Papa also has a unique place in the world with its focus on everything that makes Aotearoa such an interesting country to visit.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is located right in front of Wellington Harbour, overlooking the stunning views from Frank Kitts Park at Cable Street.

We have 4 hotels and residences which will be perfect for your stay after exploring Te papa. We offer a great selection of room types for any budget start with U Suites on Manners located at the corner of Manners and Cuba Street and offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom self-contained apartments with balconies overlooking a lively Cuba street. U Residence Hotel and U Boutique Hotel are also extremely well located, only a short 5 minute walk from Te papa with a great range of accommodation options to suit all budgets. Both these hotels are pet-friendly with a varied selection of room types. U Suites on Courtenay is located at Courtenay Place which is a 10-minute walk from Te papa and these are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom apartments perfect for families and groups!

Do you want to explore Cuba Street, Wellington’s most prominent and colourful street? The Civic Square? How about shopping on the Golden Mile? Are you one of those people who love the theatre? Be part of the community by staying right in the heart of all the action!

If you want to experience Cuba Street in all its glory, from the morning through to the evening, then do we have the perfect place for you stay while you visit the Coolest Capital in the World! Choose from beautiful handpicked apartments with balconies overlooking Cuba Street to modest boutique-style Wellington accommodation right in the heart of the action.  Booking directly with us is always the best way to ensure you get the apartment you want at the best prices!

Cuba Street Wellington is lined with boutiques, coffee houses and cafes creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere

“Wellington was voted the coffee capital of the world in 2019 and it’s not hard to see why when you visit Cuba Street and the colourful streets that surround it! Apart from the most amazing coffee experience the quirky street art and the most unique boutique shops all in one very convenient place while bobbing your head to the lively street buskers.”

Cuba Street got it’s name from an early settler ship that arrived into Wellington’s shores in 1840. You will find many shops, bars and restaurants that relate to Cuba such as the Havana Bar and Fidel’s café and a major espresso coffee brand sold in many café’s in Wellington is the Havana coffee which is a must try!

Wellington’s Civic Square, the waterfront, TePapa Tongarewa – Museum of New Zealand, Courtenay Place and Lambton Quay are all easy walking distance from Cuba Street. We have 4 hotels and residences which will be perfect for your Wellington escape offering a great selection of room types for any budget

U Suites on Manners is located in the corner of Manners and Cuba Street and offers 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom self-contained apartments, some with balconies overlooking this lively street.  U Residence Hotel and U Boutique Hotel are also extremely well located, only a short 5 minute walk from Cuba Street with a great range of accommodation options to suit all budgets.  Both these hotels are pet-friendly with a varied selection of room types. U Suites on Courtenay is located at Courtenay Place which is a 10 minute walk from Cuba Street and these are 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartments perfect for families and groups!

Cuba Street the heart of culture in Wellington that can’t be missed!

“Experience the culture and heartbeat of Wellington at the Cuba Street precinct whether on leisure or business! The St James Theatre, The Opera House, The Embassy Theatre, Circa Theatre, world class restaurants, bars, colourful street art, liveliest atmosphere, boutique shopping experiences and the friendliest faces you will find await you in the Coolest Little Capital in the World!”

If you are looking to have the vibrant Cuba Street as a back drop to your Wellington holiday then get in touch with us or Book Direct for the best prices.