What to do and see in Greater Wellington, North Island: The Best Bodies of Water

March 26, 2022 Frederic Celentano

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.
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1. Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Manly Street, Paraparaumu 5032 New Zealand
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve

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

The Parade, Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860
Excellent
57%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Island Bay

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

Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 947 reviews

Oriental Bay

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

Masterton New Zealand http://library.mstn.govt.nz/history/HenleyLake.html
Excellent
43%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Henley Lake

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

Wellington New Zealand
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 157 reviews

Days Bay

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

Cnr State Highway One & Whitford Brown Ave Porirua, Wellington 2004 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860
Excellent
43%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 30 reviews

Aotea Lagoon

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

East Harbour Regional Park, Wellington 5373 New Zealand +64 4-830 4444 http://www.gwrc.govt.nz/Butterfly-Creek/
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Butterfly Creek

8. Kau Bay

Massey Road Hataitai, Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Kau Bay

9. Karaka Bay

Karaka Bay Road Seatoun, Wellington 6003 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860
Excellent
43%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Karaka Bay

10. Owhiro Bay

Owhiro Bay Parade Owhiro Bay, Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860
Excellent
32%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Owhiro Bay

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.

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