Princess Bay, Wellington
Located along Cook Strait on the Southern Headlands Reserve between Houghton Bay and Te Raekaihau Point, the Princess Bay is a secluded surfing and diving beach.
Located along Cook Strait on the Southern Headlands Reserve between Houghton Bay and Te Raekaihau Point, the Princess Bay is a secluded surfing and diving beach. The decommissioned F69 Frigate Wellington that was sunk off Houghton Bay is a diving location. Part of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, it has a decent ecosystem of fish. If you are lucky, you may even catch sight of the magnificent Aurora Australis at night.
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About Princess Bay
Princess Bay, Wellington 6023, New Zealand
Princess Bay and Nearby Sights on Map
Wellington Zoo
Established in 1906 as New Zealand's first zoo, the Wellington Zoo has grown over the years to house over 500 native and exotic animals across 100 species
Mount Victoria Lookout
Mount Victoria rises gently to a height of 196 metres to the east of central Wellington
Oriental Bay Beach
The Oriental Bay Beach along Wellington's inner harbor is a popular swimming spot in summer
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Commonly known as 'Te Papa', the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the national museum and art gallery of New Zealand
Colonial Cottage Museum
Housed in the 19th century Nairn Street Cottage, the Colonial Cottage Museum offers a peek into domestic life in Wellington during colonial times
Cuba Street
Cuba Street is the inner-city cultural heart of Wellington with a bohemian vibe and festive atmosphere
Frank Kitts Park
Named after former city mayor Sir Frank Kitts, the park on Wellington's waterfront was opened in 1976 on a site that was earlier used for wharf sheds
Wellington Museum
Occupying the 1892 French Empire style building of the Wellington Harbour Board Head Office and Bond Store, the Wellington Museum is breathtaking from both outside and inside
Wellington Cable Car
An iconic symbol of the city, the Wellington Cable Car is a 115 year old funicular railway that runs uphill from Lambton Quay to Kelburn, stopping at Clifton, Talavera, and Salamanca
Weta Cave
Weta is the Academy Award-winning special-effects studio that created the breathtaking visuals of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong, The Adventures of Tintin, Avatar, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Amazing Spiderman 2, and The Hobbit