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Houghton Bay

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay is worth a stop: 5km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Houghton Bay is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,770, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Houghton Bay sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Houghton Bay to your route.

About Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay, or Houghton Valley, is one of the southern suburbs of Wellington, New Zealand. It is located between Island Bay and Lyall Bay, on the rocky shores of the Cook Strait. It has two beaches, Houghton Bay and Princess Bay, used by surfers, swimmers and divers.

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Where is Houghton Bay located?

Houghton Bay is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.3415 latitude, 174.7854 longitude.

What is the population of Houghton Bay?

Houghton Bay has a population of approximately 1,770 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,770
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.3415, 174.7854

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Houghton Bay

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

5 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

6 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Houghton Bay

  • Right hereMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.
  • 71 kmQueen Charlotte DriveWinding 35 km sealed road between Picton and Havelock hugging the Marlborough Sounds, with numerous bays and lookout pull-offs.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Houghton Bay.

Island Bay

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 km awayPop. 7,170

Lyall Bay

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 2,700

Melrose

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 1,400

Kilbirnie

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 4,860

Owhiro Bay

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,040

Mornington

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,260

Strathmore Park

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,910

Vogeltown

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,004

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