Title: Oriental Bay Travel Guide: Best of Oriental Bay, Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oriental Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental-Bay-Hotels.d553248635974586906.Travel-Guide-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)[Oriental Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oriental-Bay.d553248635974586906.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oriental Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental-Bay.d553248635974586906.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oriental Bay Travel Guide ## Wellington ![Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/9b8cdab7-b1a0-441a-847a-5b2e04d0f9de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/c4cfc37f-abed-4935-b702-598ca69bb19a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/568746ae-ef0e-49d7-b031-3e714b1d1303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/46a34dd3-88ff-47c2-903f-974a5df5ce9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oriental Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/19cc9901-3f09-4637-9c7f-336a3db24637.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oriental Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wellington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oriental Parade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/9b8cdab7-b1a0-441a-847a-5b2e04d0f9de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oriental Parade 4/5(8 reviews) During your visit to Wellington, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oriental Parade. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental-Parade-Wellington.d6210875.Attraction) ![Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156267/fef7159d-48bb-48d9-8db9-061cad831f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Interislander Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(28 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Interislander-Ferry-Terminal-Pipitea.d6156267.Attraction) ![TSB Bank Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158685/3303f8cd-ea79-4f65-b746-e2d6995b4f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TSB Bank Arena 4.5/5(2 reviews) Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more. [](https://expedia.co.uk/TSB-Bank-Arena-Wellington-CBD.d6158685.Attraction) ![Cuba Street Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125704/433cf8d5-c501-4e1a-be46-6a28bb064a85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuba Street Mall 4.5/5(31 reviews) 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) ![Te Papa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108396/44ec87bf-6a75-4967-b806-437fa78f80d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Papa 5/5(36 reviews) 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) ![Wellington Central Business District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/c5a366f5-35f5-4903-88da-f7675385ef94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Central Business District 4.5/5(15 reviews) 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Central-Business-District-Wellington.d3000664964.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Coast to the Weta cave ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489342/2a190fcd-c68c-462f-b459-c9faeb38d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-city-heights-shared-sightseeing-tour.a46489342.activity-details) ![Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49178865/82548635-701e-4904-89f1-cf9e080dd8d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour £39 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-wellington-3-hour-city-tour.a49178865.activity-details) ![Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/939ea9d1-679b-439b-b80b-c83b52060e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £85 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) ![Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/9ab55774-da07-41ac-8759-53ff73b13b55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £77 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's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/a6fda73b-606c-4820-9d32-d48b652590ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch £142 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-lotr-experience-includes-weta-and-lunch.a47048991.activity-details) ![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) [See all activities in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Oriental Bay ![Bay Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40985/d74c0786_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Plaza Hotel 40 Oriental Parade Wellington £56 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Excellent location. Surprisingly quiet . Very efficient checkin and out. Carpark a bonus. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=40985&PinnedHotelID=40985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586906) ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/fd5b0cb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £65 2 Apr - 3 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews) Reception service was poor. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586906) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/7a3e7195_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £90 4 Apr - 5 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) For a newer hotel I was surprised that the chair in my room had already started to fray and it hadn’t been replaced Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586906) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/f5410bd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £81 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) We did not use restaurant. The room was ideal with the lounge/ dining/ kitchen space as we were a family group with toddler and could get together without all sitting on the bed! Luggage drop no issue with friendly staff. Swimming pool and small gym also available. Location was great. Access to railway ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586906) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/1ea2b123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £53 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,498 reviews) Everything was perfect from the time we checked in until check out. Used the laundry and was easy to use with instructions very clear. Took a long time for clothes to dry but unit ran quietly while we slept and wash and dry done by same machine. Highly recommend. Did not try the gym and pool. Elevator ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586906) ![Bolton Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158200/1158140/bd535514_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bolton Hotel Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington £83 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) The pool broken the spa dirty my room had very old bed i had to wait for hours to change room a very sad experience would not reccomend. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1158140&PinnedHotelID=1158140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586906) [See all 478 properties in Oriental Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635974586906) 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 Oriental Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974586906&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974586906&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974586906&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974586906&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974586906&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974586906&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Oriental Bay ![Mount Victoria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/1ec89cfe-7a03-449e-9e02-80bfb5d2ea25.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Mount-Victoria.dx693197754977894400) ![Hataitai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/e2a2933c-6707-4860-b16e-293d676cc775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hataitai Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hataitai.dx553248635975863344) ![Wellington Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171298248/69a61606-2467-46c3-a8ab-1dc39eeeb73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Wellington-Waterfront.dx553248635171298248) ![Te Aro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/7575a002-4af5-4560-aef7-c876066f639e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Te Aro 4.5/5(47 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Te-Aro.dx553248635943691114) ![Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976385887/1a6d6dad-62df-48ab-8db5-e53cf176e768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wellington CBD If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Wellington-CBD.dx553248635976385887) ![Mont Cook](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693197773536677888/8b8fb828-ad42-4ed1-8427-fe8e8b38b77b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Cook If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Mount-Cook.dx693197773536677888) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Oriental Bay Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app