Houghton Bay Travel Guide

Wellington

A coastal landscape with a view of the ocean, hills, and scattered houses.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, rocky coastline, and residential buildings.

A coastal landscape with a wooden staircase leading down to a beach, surrounded by hills and a distant city.

A sunset over a calm sea with a silhouette of a mountain and a tree branch in the foreground.

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Things to do

Wellington travel guide

Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.145.265

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.498.761

per adult

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp3.227.566

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.602.876

per adult

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.822.013

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Rp2.290.531

per adult

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Where to stay in Houghton Bay

Find the best Houghton Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

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.