Te Aro

Te Aro
Dixon Street, looking towards Courtenay Place, in the heart of Te Aro
Interactive map of Te Aro
Coordinates: 41°17′38″S 174°46′37″E / 41.294°S 174.777°E / -41.294; 174.777
CountryNew Zealand
CityWellington City
Local authorityWellington City Council
Electoral ward
  • Pukehīnau/Lambton Ward
  • Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward
Area
 • Land128 ha (320 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
11,620
 • Density9,080/km2 (23,500/sq mi)
Kelburn Wellington Central
Aro Valley
Te Aro
Oriental Bay
Mount Cook Mount Victoria

Te Aro (Māori pronunciation; formerly also known as Te Aro Flat) is an inner-city suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. It comprises the southern part of the central business district including the majority of the city's entertainment district and covers the mostly flat area of city between The Terrace and Cambridge Terrace at the base of Mount Victoria.