Oriental Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Oriental Bay
Stay near popular Oriental Bay attractions
Activities

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Our pick of the best Oriental Bay Hotel Deals

Bay Plaza Hotel
"The staff were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Nothing was a problem and treated you as the most important person at the time"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Ohtel Wellington
"Cannot say enough about how great this place is from my unexpected room upgrade to the amazingly helpful staff. Nothing was too much. Amenities are great and the hotel is well located for Te Papa museum and town centre. Mahalo nui loa!"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"great location"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

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.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Embassy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.


















