What's Oriental Bay Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Oriental Bay. Take time to see places like Oriental Parade and Oriental Bay Beach while you're here. Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Interislander Ferry Terminal are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Oriental Bay?

We have 12 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Oriental Bay:

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Waterfront hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Ohtel Wellington

4-star beach hotel with restaurant, bar/lounge

• • Free WiFi • Walkable location

How to Get to Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Wellington.

Flying to:

• • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Oriental Bay
• • Paraparaumu (PPQ), 28.9 mi (46.5 km) from Oriental Bay

Things to See and Do in and around Oriental Bay

What to See in Oriental Bay

• • Wellington Central Business District
• • Oriental Bay Beach

Things to Do in Oriental Bay

• • Oriental Parade
• • Embassy Theatre

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)