Matiu / Somes Island, Wellington

Name: Matiu / Somes Island
Address: Wellington, New Zealand

#88 among attractions in Wellington

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Matiu / Somes Island is the largest of three islands in the northern half of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. It is the former site of military and quarantine internments, as well as animal quarantine until 1995. Since 1995 it has been designated a Department of Conservation historic and scientific reserve, home to many native species. ()

Alternative names: Area: 61.53 acres (0.0961 mi²)Coordinates: 41°15'30"S, 174°51'54"E

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Harbour Ward (Gracefield)Wellington New Zealand

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Matiu / Somes Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queensgate Shopping Centre, The Dowse Art Museum, Petone Settlers Museum, HangDog Indoor Climbing Centre.

3.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queensgate Shopping Centre, Lower Hutt
101 min walk • Queensgate Shopping Centre is a bustling retail hub located in the heart of Lower Hutt, New Zealand. As the premier shopping destination in the region, Queensgate boasts a wide variety of stores, ranging from well-known international brands to local boutiques, offering...
3.8 miNE
Museum, Art museum
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
97 min walk • The Dowse Art Museum stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, inviting visitors to engage with a diverse range of contemporary art and craft. This public gallery, established in 1971, has cultivated a reputation for showcasing innovative...
2.1 miN
Museum, History museum
Petone Settlers Museum, Lower Hutt
55 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Wellington Harbour in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, the Petone Settlers Museum stands as a tribute to the early settlers who shaped the region's history. This intimate museum, situated within the historic Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial...
3.3 miN
41°12'51"S • 174°53'17"E
HangDog Indoor Climbing Centre, Lower Hutt
84 min walk • Climbing tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
2.7 miSW
Memorial, Memorial site, View point
Massey Memorial, Wellington
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3.9 miSW
41°18'23"S • 174°49'26"E
The Weta Cave, Wellington
101 min walk • Classes and workshops, Private tours, Tours
2.8 miNE
41°13'54"S • 174°54'18"E
Golf Warehouse, Lower Hutt
71 min walk • Golf
3.3 miNW
City, Nature, Canyon
Ngauranga Gorge, Wellington
86 min walk • The Ngauranga Gorge is in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. State Highway 1 runs through the gorge, a vital link between central Wellington City and its northern suburbs and Porirua City and the Kapiti Coast; it is the main route north out of Wellington.
2.4 miSW
Harbor
Wellington Harbour, Wellington
62 min walk • Wellington Harbour is a large natural harbour on the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, is located on parts of its western and southern sides.
3.8 miSE
Park
East Harbour Regional Park
97 min walk • East Harbour Regional Park is a regional park stretching from Baring Head along the east side of the Wellington Harbour along the east side of Eastbourne. It is located in Lower Hutt City, in the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. The park is operated by Wellington Regional Council.
3 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort Ballance, Wellington
76 min walk • Fort Ballance is a former coastal artillery battery on Point Gordon on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula. Built in 1885 following fears of an impending war with Russia, Fort Ballance is one of the best preserved of a string of nineteenth century coastal fortifications constructed to protect New Zealand from naval attack.