Oriental Bay Travel Guide

Wellington

A coastal town with a clear blue sea, a beach, and residential buildings.

A coastal town with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, a fountain, and buildings on a hillside.

A nighttime waterfront with illuminated buildings and a person holding a glowing object.

A coastal cityscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a variety of buildings including a ferry and a cruise ship.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

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Wellington travel guide

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Oriental Parade

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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.

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Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

Rp2.455.243

per adult

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.120.563

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Wellington Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.557.545

per adult

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp3.157.951

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer

Rp2.241.126

per adult

Wellington Asian Walking Food Odyssey

Rp2.557.545

per adult

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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 waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

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 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.