Popular places to visit

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

Te Papa
You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

TSB Bank Arena
Catch an event at TSB Bank Arena during your trip to Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
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 scene in this walkable area.

Cuba Street Mall
During your trip to Wellington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Courtenay Place
Find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Courtenay Place. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour
Island Bay Hotel Deals






Other neighborhoods around Island Bay

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.

Newtown
Experience a distinct character in this southern Wellington suburb, where you can visit Wellington Zoo or enjoy athletics and football at Newtown Park.

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

Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
- Island Bay Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Wellington neighborhoods
- Island Bay Hotels by Brand
- Island Bay Beach
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- TSB Bank Arena
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Massey University
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Wellington Hospital
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Zoo
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Wellington Cable Car
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- The Opera House
- St James Theatre
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Archives New Zealand
- Newtown Park
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- Petone Foreshore
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Botanic Gardens
- Wellington Town Hall
- Parliament House