Oriental Bay Travel Guide
Wellington





Visit Oriental Bay
Stay near popular Oriental Bay attractions
Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Top hotels in Oriental Bay

Bay Plaza Hotel

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

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Clean and quiet"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington
"I payed $91.80 for valet parking for 2 nights and I checked my bank account and noticed they charged me twice, so I don't know what the reason was so i asked them about it and they said it was a mistake and it will bounce back into my account but it's been 3 days and it's still pending, but our 2 ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"I failed to realise that I needed to check my email for late check in details, A tenant let us into Reception and we used the phone to get ourselves sorted. The person on the phone was very helpful and was able to help us find the email and get checked in. The two bedroom apartment was perfect for ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
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 Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.




















