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Owhiro Bay

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Owhiro Bay

Owhiro Bay is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Melrose, 6km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Owhiro Bay is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 2,040, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Owhiro 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 Owhiro Bay to your route.

About Owhiro Bay

Happy Valley is a subdivision of the Ōwhiro Bay suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. Although it is not an "official" suburb to the Wellington City Council, it is a main thoroughfare between Wellington city and Wellington's somewhat rugged and scenic southern coast. The name "Happy Valley" has been in use since the

Read more 1840s. The statistical area of Happy Valley-Owhiro Bay had a population of 1,743 at the 2013 New Zealand census, an increase of 84 people since the 2006 census. There were 858 males and 885 females.

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Owhiro 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 Owhiro Bay located?

Owhiro Bay is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.3383 latitude, 174.7502 longitude.

What is the population of Owhiro Bay?

Owhiro Bay has a population of approximately 2,040 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
2,040
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.3383, 174.7502

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 Owhiro Bay

3 notable places within an hour's 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

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.

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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Owhiro 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.
  • 69 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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