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.

Things to do

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

Rp2.455.243
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp3.157.951
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Old St Paul church in Wellington

Wellington Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.557.545
per adult
Wellington Historical Walking Odyssey
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.120.563
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer

Rp2.241.126
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Rp869.565
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
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Top hotels in Houghton Bay

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is Rp1.942.656 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.942.656
Rp2.234.029 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.401.967 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.401.967
Rp1.612.318 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,806 reviews)
"It was clean and staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.049.199 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp1.049.199
Rp1.206.579 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,605 reviews)
"Great downtown location, nice bedrooms, can cook meals and the washing Machine was a bonus."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp1.639.283 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.639.283
Rp1.885.175 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5 out of 5
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is Rp2.680.533 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.680.533
Rp3.082.613 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp1.083.216 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp1.083.216
Rp1.245.698 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
ibis Wellington
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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 are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum 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.

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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