🍨Best Desserts & Gelato in Te Aro 2026

3 of Wellington's best desserts & gelato, all in Te Aro — hand-picked and ranked by locals, led by Duck Island Ice Cream. Part of our independent Wellington desserts & gelato guide.

1. #1
   

   Duck Island Ice Cream

   Cult Hamilton-born ice creamery with a colourful pastel parlour at 168 Cuba Street, rotating dozens of creative, playful flavours daily.

   Te Aro (Cuba Street)

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2. #2
   

   The Enormous Crocodile & Shake Bar

   Herd Street shake bar building the kind of over-the-top milkshakes that exist mainly to be photographed — and are genuinely good anyway.

   Local tip: Order a Crocshake — sculptural toppings with fresh fruit.

   5/22 Herd Street, Te Aro· See socials for hours

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3. #3
   

   Wellington Chocolate Factory

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   Bean-to-bar chocolate maker on Eva Street — a working factory you can walk into, plus a booked chocolatier experience.

   Local tip: The Hawai'i 70% dark bar is $20 and the Chocolatier Experience is $65. Closed Mondays.

   5 Eva Street, Te Aro· Tue–Sun 10am–4pm, closed Mondays

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