Island Bay, Wellington

Name: Island Bay
Address: Wellington, New Zealand

#69 among attractions in Wellington

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Island Bay is a coastal suburb of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, situated 5 km south of the city centre. ()

Coordinates: 41°20'16"S, 174°46'19"E

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Southern Ward (Island Bay)Wellington New Zealand

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Island Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wellington Zoo, Embassy Theatre, Zephyrometer, National War Memorial.

1.2 miNE
Interactive animal encounters since 1906
Wellington Zoo, Wellington
32 min walk • Wellington Zoo, nestled in the green hills of the New Zealand capital, is a cherished sanctuary for wildlife and a favorite destination for families and nature enthusiasts alike. Opened in 1906, this 13-hectare zoological garden is the oldest in the country and has...
3.1 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Cafe
Embassy Theatre, Wellington
78 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand, the Embassy Theatre stands as a historic icon of cinema and entertainment. This classic movie theatre, originally opened in 1924, has been the centerpiece of the city's film culture for nearly a century.
2.2 miNE
Monuments and statues
Zephyrometer, Wellington
55 min walk • The Zephyrometer, an iconic landmark in Wellington, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the city's well-known nickname, "Windy Wellington." This towering kinetic sculpture, resembling a needle or a wind wand, is situated in Evans Bay and has become an integral part...
2.7 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Specialty museum
National War Memorial, Wellington
69 min walk • The National War Memorial in Wellington, New Zealand, stands as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices made by the country's servicemen and women. Located in the capital city's Buckle Street, the memorial complex comprises the War Memorial Carillon and the Hall of...
3.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
St. James Theatre, Wellington
79 min walk • The St. James Theatre is a stage theatre located in the heart of New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. The present theatre was designed in 1912 by New Zealand theatre designer Henry Eli White.
2.6 miN
Colonial museum in a historic house
Nairn Street Cottage, Wellington
68 min walk • Nairn Street Cottage is Wellington's oldest original cottage. It was originally built by the Wallis family, who lived in the cottage for three generations.
2.6 miN
Memorial
William Wakefield Memorial, Wellington
67 min walk • The William Wakefield Memorial is a rare New Zealand example of an early memorial commemorating one of the original European settlers.
3 miN
Museum, Cinema
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, Wellington
78 min walk • Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is an archive that was launched on 31 July 2014, following the completion of a three-year process whereby the New Zealand Film Archive "absorbed" the collections and operations of the RNZ Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero in 2012 and the Television New Zealand Archive in 2014.
2.7 miN
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Wellington
69 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior is part of the New Zealand National War Memorial on Buckle Street, Wellington. On 6 November 2004, the remains of an unknown New Zealand soldier were exhumed from the Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, and laid to rest in the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington, New Zealand.
2.6 miN
41°17'60"S • 174°46'44"E
New Zealand Cricket Museum, Wellington
67 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
2.2 miN
Historical place
Government House, Wellington
57 min walk • Government House, Wellington, is the principal residence of the governor-general of New Zealand, the representative of the New Zealand head of state, Queen Elizabeth II.