Island Bay

Wellington
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney

Popular places to visit

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Island Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Island Bay Beach
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Te Papa

5/5(53 reviews)

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
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Wellington Central Business District

4/5(37 reviews)

Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
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Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
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Courtenay Place

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
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Wellington Zoo

4/5(5 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo

Things to do

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Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

CA $275
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
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4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

CA $973
Per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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Intro to Wellington Bike Tour

CA $79
Per adult
Intro to Wellington Bike Tour
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Auckland Maori Tour

CA $330
Per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
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Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour

CA $175
Per adult
Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour
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Wellington Scavenger Hunt: Cultural Capital

CA $17
Per adult
Wellington Scavenger Hunt: Cultural Capital
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Island Bay Hotel Deals

Old Farmer’s cottage Villa in the Bay - A Cozy, Relaxing Getaway
Old Farmer’s cottage Villa in the Bay - A Cozy, Relaxing Getaway
Island Bay
The price is CA $116 per night from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26
CA $116
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Stay at this cottage in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Lovely cosy place
"We had a very pleasant stay at Sue’s place. Warm and cosy with all the necessary amenities. Not far from the city"

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Old Farmer’s cottage Villa in the Bay - A Cozy, Relaxing Getaway
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is CA $117 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $117
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Really nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is CA $111 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $111
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, amazing staff and at a great location. Parking was a tad inconvenient for my situation that night. Meanwhile, there were 2 operating lifts taking care of 17 floors, while the hotel was swamped. Not ideal, the queues and the wait was too long."

Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2024

Rydges Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is CA $103 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $103
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
"The rooms, the decor, the style of the place that makes it unique to so many other properties."

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is CA $86 per night from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24
CA $86
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Highly Recommend
"Excellent location, great value for price paid, faultless staff, highest congrats for a top quality experience"

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

ibis Wellington
Bolton Hotel
Bolton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is CA $145 per night from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8
CA $145
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Bolton for the weekend while we were visiting family in Wellington. It is a beautiful, clean, and modern hotel. Our room overlooked the cemetery next door, which rather than being morbid, provided a aesthetic and serene vista in the heart of the CBD. The room was ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Island Bay

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Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.

Lyall Bay
Wellington Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
The flying eagle at WLG airport who crash landed during the recent earthquake but now seems to be back in place

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Kilbirnie
#Brooklyn Wind Turbine in Wellington. The view at the to is amazing😊😍

Brooklyn

While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brooklyn
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Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.

Mount Cook
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a city, a bay or harbor and night scenes

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria

Island Bay

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