York Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Activities
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Our pick of the best York Bay Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean and convenient.. don’t have to leave the airport. Restaurant on site but did not use it… food also available at the airport, but only mediocre. But for an airport overnight stay it works well..
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good fish and chips last night at the restaurant. Excellent breakfast this morning buffet. Fresh pancakes omelettes snd poached eggs made in from to you. They had a large assortment of sides to eat. Our room was clean and neat. Good value for the money.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean room. Curtains need attention please
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Fantastic room with stocked kitchen. Great location, wonderful staff and great amenities
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great rooms, very clean and such a great aesthetic- cocktails in the bar are well worth the experience too
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
ibis Wellington
staff are very friendly, the room is very clean, I wish the bathroom is little bit bigger, especially the shower, very tight. Its really center to yhe waterfront, wonderful location.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around York Bay
Lowry Bay
When in Lowry Bay, you can plan a visit to East Harbour Regional Park and Petone Foreshore, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Days Bay
While Days Bay isn't home to many top sights, East Harbour Regional Park and Eastbourne Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wainuiomata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit East Harbour Regional Park and Eastbourne Beach.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and East Harbour Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastbourne
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Maori Treasures and Dowse Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
