Oriental Bay Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Oriental Parade
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.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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 galleries in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Oriental Bay
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Te Aro
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.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Lambton Quay
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Zealandia
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- St James Theatre
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- Trentham Racecourse
- Petone Foreshore
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
- Plimmerton Beach