Oriental Bay
Wellington
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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.
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
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.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Top hotels in Oriental Bay
Bay Plaza Hotel
Great location, beautiful view, super nice front desk staff. Our room was hot and very outdated.
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great harbour view suite!
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very tidy and clean room
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and helpful. Room was great very clean nice view of the bay. 2 night stay first night had dinner in restaurant the steak was great was tempting to have again the next night, menu is a bit limited. Nice bar to have drinks. Good location easy walking to wharf area, cable car etc. would ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026
Bolton Hotel
My daughters and I stayed there for three nights and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is close to everything, the staff were lovely, and we really enjoyed the amenities, especially the spa, gym, swimming pool, and sauna.
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
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 TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
