Sunshine Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunshine Bay
Activities
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
AU$70
per adult
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Sunshine Bay Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$99 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$99
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,778 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the breakfast is excellent!"
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is AU$155 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$155
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AU$152 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$152
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Pretty clean and tidy room. Beds are a bit small if staying with family and relying for large size double beds."
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$109 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$109
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,567 reviews)
"Everything was excellent, it has nesperso machine, it was clean and the access to the highend gym with suna and spa and pool was priceless."
Reviewed on 22 July 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is AU$248 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$248
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Good stay"
Reviewed on 21 July 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$121 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$121
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Super friendly staff. And was surprised to walk in to a birthday surprise from the hotel which was such a nice and thoughtful touch. Spacious room and great location in CBD. If you use their parking bear in mind that is very tight, so if you have a large car just be mindful."
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Sunshine Bay
Find the best Sunshine Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.
Eastbourne
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by Adele Billaney
Open Photo by Adele Billaney
Wainuiomata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Alicetown
While Alicetown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum.
