Island Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Rachel Brown
Photo by Rachel Brown

Popular places to visit

Island Bay Beach

Island Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Island Bay Beach
Cuba Street Mall which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4/5(1,370 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

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Te Papa
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4/5(1,139 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 interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4/5(985 reviews)

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

Courtenay Place
Wellington Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals as well as a family

Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(125 reviews)

Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo

Activities

Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Maori Tour

AU$358
Per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

AU$50
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD

AU$177
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)

AU$159
Per adult
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,296
Per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
From Source to Sea Remutaka eBike Cycle Tour

Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer

AU$182
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hutt River Trail eBike Explorer
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Our pick of the best Island Bay Hotel Deals

Old Farmer’s cottage Villa in the Bay - A Cozy, Relaxing Getaway
Old Farmer’s cottage Villa in the Bay - A Cozy, Relaxing Getaway
Island Bay
The price is AU$174 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this cottage in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Great cottage in a good location.
"We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped."

Reviewed on 17 Oct. 2024

Old Farmer’s cottage Villa in the Bay - A Cozy, Relaxing Getaway
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$114 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$114
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! (1,217 reviews)
"Older hotel but is a good one and convenient"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$114 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 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! (1,001 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 AU$176 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 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
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$184 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
Early flight
"Quick check in and so convenient for early flight"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$114 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 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! (627 reviews)
"Way cool."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Naumi Studio Wellington
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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

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

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