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.
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.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
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.
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.
Activities
Auckland Maori Tour
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington
Our pick of the best Houghton Bay Hotel Deals
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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.
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.
Brooklyn
Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Cuba Street Mall.
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Wellington, Greater Wellington
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- More holiday ideas
- Houghton Bay Beach
- Princess Beach
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Wellington Zoo
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- Zealandia
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- Massey University
- Oriental Parade
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- St James Theatre
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Petone Foreshore
- Newtown Park
- Basin Reserve
- Botanic Gardens
- The Opera House
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Eastbourne Beach