Oriental Bay

Wellington
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
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Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Andrew Caldwell
Photo by Andrew Caldwell
Photo by Nikki Benson
Photo by Nikki Benson

Popular places to visit

Oriental Bay Beach featuring a small town or village and a house

Oriental Parade

4/5(7 reviews)

During your visit to Wellington, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oriental Parade. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Oriental Parade
Cuba Street Mall featuring café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

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
Te Papa

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
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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
Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people

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
Wellington Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals as well as a large group of people

Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(3 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

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

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
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Maori Tour

€217
Per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

€31
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Take the best Wellington tour

Half Day Tour of Wellington

€71
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

€109
Per adult
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tou

Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)

€97
Per adult
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
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Top hotels in Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €96 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
€96
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was great size with perfect layout for 3 adults to share with 2 queen beds in seperate areas. View of harbour from balcony. Easy walk to museums and great restaurants. Use of gym with indoor pool and sauna/spa across the road was an unexpected bonus. Cute cafe 2 doors down, Lolas, served great ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
40 Oriental Parade, Wellington
The price is €74 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
€74
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at the Bay Plaza. Convenient location, easy walk to the city or Oriental Bay. Good value for money. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Bay Plaza Hotel
Ohtel Wellington
Ohtel Wellington
4.5 out of 5
66 Oriental Parade, Wellington
The price is €96 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
€96
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"Unique and outstanding hotel with thoughtful amenities and attentive staff. They go above and beyond! Food was excellent, pillow menu was awesome, bed super comfortable… and you can play records on a record player! Best hotel in a year of traveling over 100k miles!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024

Ohtel Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is €78 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
€78
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,212 reviews)
"Great location, parking is a little on the expensive side. Very convenient for the cable car and the marina. Enjoyed our stay here"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €71 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
€71
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazingly comfortable beds! We had a basic room but it was awesome. Clean, quiet, comfy beds. Everything you need. And totally central. A few mins from the waterfront if that. Close to amazing restaurants and tourist attractions"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

ibis Wellington
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is €105 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
€105
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall 4/5 Disappointed No room service after 10pm"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2024

Rydges Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Oriental Bay

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
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Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Wellington Waterfront
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Te Aro
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea

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