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Aro Valley

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Aro Valley

Aro Valley is worth a stop: 3km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Aro Valley is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 4,040, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Aro Valley sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aro Valley to your route.

About Aro Valley

The Aro Valley forms a small inner-city suburb of Wellington in New Zealand. It takes its name from the stream which originally flowed where modern Hōniana Te Puni (formerly Epuni) Street is. The stream's Māori name was originally Wai-Māpihi, but it was commonly called Te Aro Stream due to it running through the Te

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Where is Aro Valley located?

Aro Valley is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.2941 latitude, 174.7609 longitude.

What is the population of Aro Valley?

Aro Valley has a population of approximately 4,040 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
4,040
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.2941, 174.7609

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

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Worth the detour from Aro Valley

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

2 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Aro Valley

  • Right hereMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.
  • 69 kmQueen Charlotte DriveWinding 35 km sealed road between Picton and Havelock hugging the Marlborough Sounds, with numerous bays and lookout pull-offs.

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