Breaker Bay Travel Guide

Wellington

loves these rocks
Fantastic beach to walk alone so peaceful
The Main beach at Breaker Bay
Looking down the harbour towards the Hutt Valley
Picton Ferry leaving the Wellington harbour

Popular places to visit

Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand

Interislander Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Interislander Ferry Terminal
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

TSB Bank Arena
Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 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

5/5(34 reviews)

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

Te Papa
View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay

Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama

Sky Stadium

4/5(7 reviews)

Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sky Stadium

Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.746.801
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

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

Rp1.946.435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.195.978
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Rp3.182.073
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp2.888.343
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.495.429
per adult
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey
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Top hotels in Breaker Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.239.177 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
Rp1.239.177
Rp1.425.054 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,718 reviews)
Everything was amazing - v clean, v comfortable n very convinient except one of the elevators sounded like it was going to breakdown. Had a few scary moments w strange sounds.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is Rp1.885.112 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp1.885.112
Rp2.167.854 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Close, difficult to find though, signage poor

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp1.609.577 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp1.609.577
Rp1.851.053 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Soft beds (King in our case), clean, large room and bathroom...and incredible breakfast buffet!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.627.750 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
Rp1.627.750
Rp1.871.902 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,494 reviews)
Room was excellent with kitchen and clean bed and bathroom. Gym access was to a proper health club 5 minutes away, prefer this as it was a good fscility with sauna, swimming pool and weights and machine. Place was near Lambton Quay shops and resturants on Willis st, good stay and friendly reception ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington
The price is Rp1.708.299 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.708.299
Rp1.964.584 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff and rooms

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Bolton Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.317.167 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
Rp1.317.167
Rp1.514.742 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Cool vibey hotel in an excellent location, would stay again!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Breaker Bay

This Maori Pouwhenua looks out to the Wellington Heads. Can be reached from Seatoun or up the hill from Breaker Bay.

Seatoun

Seatoun might not have many top sights, but The Weta Cave and ASB Sports Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seatoun
The Wellington sign describes this city as very windy at times. Lucky for us the weather was spectacular everyday. #wellington #wellingtonsign #newzealand #windy #miramar

Miramar

Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.

Miramar
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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
Panoramic view over Wellington Harbour, Mt Victoria and red roofed houses of suburbian Wellington, New Zealand.

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kilbirnie
Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)

Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai

Breaker Bay Travel Guide