Island Bay

Wellington

Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Rachel Brown
Photo by Rachel Brown

Popular places to visit

Island Bay, Wellington.

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.

Island Bay Beach
Te Papa

Te Papa

4.5/5(160 reviews)

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

Te Papa
Wellington which includes kayaking or canoeing and interior views

Wellington Central Business District

4/5(81 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 scene in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Cuba Street Mall featuring cafe scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4/5(130 reviews)

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

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

Courtenay Place

4/5(61 reviews)

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

Courtenay Place
TSB Arena showing modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4/5(4 reviews)

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena

Things to do

Time for a rest.

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

￥17,156
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

￥15,352
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

￥10,965
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

￥124,928
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

￥8,421
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

￥7,807
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
See all activities in Wellington

Island Bay Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ￥8,956 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥8,956
￥10,465 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,588 reviews)
"The room was lovely, but I didn’t like the internal window. Lots of light but not really private unless you close the drapes."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is ￥13,339 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥13,339
￥15,340 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We always stay at the Copthorne for its super handy location, close to shops, restaurants and the centre of town and we love the close up views of the harbour from the King Harbour View room we always choose. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and helpful. I would like a plunger in the room ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ￥14,357 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
￥14,357
￥16,511 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"A very clean house. The staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent place to stay when flying to and from Wellington couldn’t be better."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ￥14,389 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
￥14,389
￥16,547 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Conveniently located."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ￥11,920 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥11,920
￥13,708 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
"Area around hotel dirty"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is ￥12,729 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥12,729
￥14,638 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Hard to park as no parking. Locations a bit rough"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
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Other neighborhoods 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

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

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 Central Park 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

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