Breaker Bay Travel Guide
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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.

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.

Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Activities

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Breaker Bay

Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.

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.

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.

Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Berhampore
When in Berhampore, you can plan a visit to Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Wahine Memorial Park
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Massey University
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- The Weta Cave
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Zealandia
- Wellington Zoo
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- Oriental Parade
- Botanic Gardens
- Archives New Zealand
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Trentham Racecourse
- Petone Foreshore
- Newtown Park
- Eastbourne Beach