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Cuba Street is the inner-city cultural heart of Wellington with a bohemian vibe and festive atmosphere.
Cuba Street is the inner-city cultural heart of Wellington with a bohemian vibe and festive atmosphere. The coolest street in the city was named after an early 1840 settler ship. It is lined with quirky cafes, op-shops, boutiques, art galleries, and music shops, with a pedestrian mall set up between Dixon Street and Ghuznee Street. Street graffiti and buskers add to the artsy environment.
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134 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64 4-889 2420
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