Title: Island Bay Travel Guide: Best of Island Bay, Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Island Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Island-Bay-Wellington-Hotels.0-n553248621532610497-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Island Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Island-Bay.d553248621532610497.Car-Hire-Guide)[Island Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Island-Bay.d553248621532610497.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Island Bay Travel Guide ## Wellington ![Photo by Paul Billaney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/12b7a6a873c4cdb166beb5aa7ba0fb0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Billaney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/12b7a6a873c4cdb166beb5aa7ba0fb0a.jpg) ![Photo by Rachel Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24c0e6c921d6b6a803c6112aeab77d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Rachel Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24c0e6c921d6b6a803c6112aeab77d33.jpg) ## Visit Island Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wellington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Island Bay Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24c0e6c921d6b6a803c6112aeab77d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Island Bay Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Island-Bay-Beach-Wellington.d677855505879646208.Attraction) ![Te Papa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179150-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Papa See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Papa-Te-Aro.d6108396.Attraction) ![Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58676-Cuba-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuba Street Mall Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuba-Street-Mall-Te-Aro.d6125704.Attraction) ![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Central Business District Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Central-Business-District-Wellington.d3000664964.Attraction) ![Lambton Quay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/945038b02fbfa9927bdc1e6c7d1f38b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lambton Quay During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lambton-Quay-Pipitea.d6169870.Attraction) ![Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Courtenay Place Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Courtenay-Place-Te-Aro.d6158687.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket £5 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details) ![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £84 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-exclusive-access-to-wellingtons-secret-coast.a47048934.activity-details) ![The black rider is looking for something, or someone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £76 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/97261f1e-379f-4ef4-9dc1-4c2bf34a3677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![Zealandia Twilight Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/792001/3d1c01d7-087f-4055-9617-c64dfa1ae1da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zealandia Twilight Tour £38 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zealandia-twilight-tour.a792001.activity-details) ![Take the best Wellington tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1753662/073ddcb1-da78-470e-9215-f831a241dc7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Tour of Wellington £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details) [See all activities in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Island Bay ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington £57 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews) Brilliant central location with parking. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610497) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/02929c99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £83 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean. Comfortable. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610497) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/949d1c70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £63 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews) Great clean and close to everything Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610497) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/963b0daa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £78 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) . Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610497) ![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/9e768313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Naumi Studio Wellington 213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington £58 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (943 reviews) General vibe of the hotel. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=977353&PinnedHotelID=977353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610497) ![ibis Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892402/42c96629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Wellington 153 Featherston St Wellington £55 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=892402&PinnedHotelID=892402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610497) [See all 448 properties in Island Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248621532610497) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Island Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532610497&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532610497&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532610497&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532610497&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532610497&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532610497&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Island Bay ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lyall Bay Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Lyall-Bay.dx553248621532610500) ![Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44100-Wellington-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newtown If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Newtown.dx553248635974587200) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0cdb3f477ce6d92d5656b9210703f510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilbirnie Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Kilbirnie.dx3000395347) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1f54f3388faab593642e6d5e92706c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brooklyn 4/5(1 area review) Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Brooklyn.dx553248635976007933) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Cook If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Mount-Cook.dx693197773536677888) ![Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179053-North-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Victoria If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing. 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