Top Things to do in Greater Wellington
What to do and see in Greater Wellington, North Island: The Best Bodies of Water
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Wellington, New Zealand including Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve, Island Bay, Oriental Bay, Henley Lake, Days Bay, Aotea Lagoon, Butterfly Creek, Kau Bay, Karaka Bay, Owhiro Bay.
Restaurants in Greater Wellington
1. Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 20carolj - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Awesome walk, started in Manly street and did loop around swing bridge only took 2 hrs including stops for photos. Lots to see whitebaiters and horse trekkers.Crossed 2 bridges and good to see more planting of natives. Good shot of Kapiti Island from beach entered on Manly street. Lots driftwood great for bbq’s. Also toilets half way on track and plenty places to stop and rest if need be.
2. Island Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By WhakaipoBay - Auckland, New Zealand
We wandered down to the beach of Island Bay on a beautiful sunny day , we were geocaching and found eccentric buildings ... and some people ... Loved the wild coast with the architecture up on the hills , great atmosphere .
3. Oriental Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 947 reviews
Reviewed By andrewcR7911RV - Wellington, New Zealand
This is one of my favourtie places in Wellington alongside Mt Victoria lookout and the Brooklyn Wind Turbine. Grab some fish and chips from the Chippery and enjoy a picnic on the beach, or on the boatshed roofs if you want be like the cool kids :D
4. Henley Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Teladorsagia
Lovely walking track through the trees and around the lake. Great place to take the kids (there is also a small playground) and dogs.
5. Days Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By DickieRing - Wellington, New Zealand
Visited a beautiful bay in Wellington which has been renamed Dave's Bay since an apparently homeless man (called Dave) ran his yacht ashore a couple of weeks ago on purpose. The bay is lovely for swimming and boating. New Zealand is awesome as even homeless people have yachts here. It's a boatie paradise.
6. Aotea Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Colonial_5024 - Nelson, New Zealand
If you're wanting to go for a nice stroll in the park whilst your children can have fun at an exciting playground, then Aotea Lagoon is the option for you. Went here not long ago and enjoyed it so much. The fun splash pad was also a very fun activity. 10/10.
7. Butterfly Creek
8. Kau Bay
9. Karaka Bay
10. Owhiro Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Owhiro Bay is located at the southern side of Wellington. It is a short drive away. The bay is very rocky and one can spot seals and birds over here. A short drive up the hill from this bay offers some spectacular views.
