What's Island Bay Like?
Visitors speak favorably about all that Island Bay has to offer, including its waterfront. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great bars and shops. Take time to see the sights like Island Bay Beach while you're here. Wellington Zoo and Newtown Park are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Island Bay
Flying to:
- Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Island Bay
Things to See and Do in and around Island Bay
Things to See near Island Bay:
- Island Bay Beach (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- Newtown Park (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Massey University (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
- Basin Reserve (2.3 mi/3.6 km away)
- Courtenay Place (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
Things to Do near Island Bay:
- Wellington Zoo (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- St James Theatre (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- Cuba Street Mall (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- The Opera House (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- Te Papa (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Wellington?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 62°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 52°F)
- Rainiest months: June, July, April, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)