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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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
OceaniaNew ZealandWellington Region
Island Bay
Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania
About Island Bay
Island Bay is worth a stop: 5km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.
Island Bay is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 7,170, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Island 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 Island Bay to your route.
About Island Bay
Island Bay is a coastal suburb of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, situated 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city centre.
Island Bay lies on the bay which shares its name, one of numerous small bays off Cook Strait and west of Lyall Bay. 500m offshore in Island Bay lies Tapu Te Ranga Island, which forms a naturalRead more
breakwater and provides a sheltered anchorage for local fishing boats.
A noted current Island Bay resident is mayor of Wellington Andrew Little. Former residents include former Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, the late Bruce Stewart, writer and dramatist at Tapu Te Ranga Marae; Middlesbrough F.C. and All Whites striker Chris Killen; artist John Drawbridge; poet Alan Brunton; writer Robin Hyde; and, in the late 19th century, The Hermit of Island Bay.
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What are the best things to do in Island Bay?
Island Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
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Where is Island Bay located?
Island Bay is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.3362 latitude, 174.7735 longitude.
What is the population of Island Bay?
Island Bay has a population of approximately 7,170 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,170
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Wellington Region
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates
- -41.3362, 174.7735
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Worth the detour from Island Bay
5 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
film location
Weta Workshop, Miramar, Wellington
The effects house behind Middle-earth; its Wellington workshop tour displays original props, weapons and creature designs.
5 km · about 10 min drive
film location
Putangirua Pinnacles (Paths of the Dead)
The eroded badland spires on the Wairarapa coast are the Dimholt Road approach to the Paths of the Dead in Return of the King.
40 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Southward Car Museum
One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Island 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.
- 70 kmQueen Charlotte DriveWinding 35 km sealed road between Picton and Havelock hugging the Marlborough Sounds, with numerous bays and lookout pull-offs.
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