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? Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Island Bay Beach
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Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 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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Te Papa

5/5(34 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

4.5/5(15 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
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Courtenay Place

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Courtenay Place
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Michael Fowler Centre

4/5(1 review)

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre

Things to do

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Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

€181
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch
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Auckland Maori Tour

€222
Per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
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Half Day Tour of Wellington

€72
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
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Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

€109
Per adult
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
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Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer

€112
Per adult
Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer
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Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)

€98
Per adult
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
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Top hotels in Island Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is €63 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€63
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,175 reviews)
"Central walkable location, clean with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €109 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
€109
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (981 reviews)
"Lovely spot to meet my sister when we both live in different islands. Lovely food in the restaurant. Quite a lot of walking required to go shopping in CBD. Staff were super helpful & responsive to requests."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Rydges Wellington
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is €70 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€70
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

ibis Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is €74 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
€74
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (610 reviews)
"Loved Naumi Wellington, very cool decor and the bar and restaurant were impeccable"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is €103 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€103
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"All of the above. Plus breakfast buffet had a nice variety and food was hot and was delicious."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
Willis Wellington Hotel
Willis Wellington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is €59 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€59
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay, close to everything in the CBD. Bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Willis Wellington 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 zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Newtown

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

Newtown
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Kilbirnie

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

Kilbirnie
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Brooklyn

4/5(1 area review)

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.

Brooklyn
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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city

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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