What's Houghton Bay Like?

If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, consider Houghton Bay. Take time to see the sights like Princess Bay while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Houghton Bay?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in Houghton Bay but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Peaceful, sunny, close walk to beaches - 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away

Luxury hotel with indoor pool, restaurant
• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

Rydges Wellington - 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars
• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar
• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Oaks Wellington Hotel - 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, indoor pool
• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

QT Wellington - 3.4 mi (5.4 km) away

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar
• • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the heart of Wellington.

Flying to:

• • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Houghton Bay

Things to See and Do in and around Houghton Bay

Things to See near Houghton Bay:

• • Princess Bay (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
• • Courtenay Place (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
• • Victoria University of Wellington (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
• • TSB Bank Arena (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
• • Wellington Central Business District (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)

Things to Do near Houghton Bay:

• • Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
• • Wellington Zoo (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
• • The Weta Cave (3.1 mi/4.9 km away)
• • Cuba Street Mall (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
• • Wellington Waterfront (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Wellington?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 49°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, July, August, October (average 4 inches of rainfall)