Houghton Bay Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington Zoo
Chill with the big cats, spend some quality time with the red pandas and hang with the gibbons at New Zealand's original zoo.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Auckland Maori Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Bay
Island Bay
Highlights of Island Bay include its fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views and popular shops. If you're interested in exploring some sights, Island Bay Beach is a top sight to visit.
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.
Rongotai
While Rongotai may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Miramar Golf Club and ASB Sports Centre.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
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- More holiday ideas
- Princess Beach
- Houghton Bay Beach
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Wellington Zoo
- Courtenay Place
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- TSB Bank Arena
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Zealandia
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Newtown Park
- Massey University
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Civic Square