Popular places to visit
Island Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Te Papa
You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wellington. Experience the acclaimed theatre 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
During your trip to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Michael Fowler Centre
Enjoy a show at Michael Fowler Centre, a popular theatre in Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Courtenay Place. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Island Bay
Berhampore
When in Berhampore, you can plan a visit to Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Island Bay by Star Rating
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- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- The Weta Cave
- Lambton Quay
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wellington Hospital
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- Oriental Parade
- Archives New Zealand
- Petone Foreshore
- Newtown Park
- Eastbourne Beach
- Waitangi Park