Sun, beach, cafes, shops, people, ferry........perfect!

Lovely place to go or a day out. Ferry ride across the harbour on a nice day is lovely

Combine a ferry ride around the harbour with lunch at Days Bay for an interesting excursion -

nice beach near wellington city, a lovely walk around the waterfront

An easy 20 minute ferry ride from Queens wharf Wellington CBD. This pleasant seaside village with beach, coffee shops, small park, and within reach of the East Harbour Ridge walk and the adjacent and more extensive village of Eastbourne. The galleries and gift shops will not suit everyone. Great view back across Wellington harbour. If the weather's good there is... More

People flock here on a hot day, but even on a mild day it is still pleasant. catch the ferry over from Wellington and you are greeted with a strand of yellow sand, gently lapping waves (very safe swimming) and, over the road, a shady green park. A plethora of cafes and restaurants for refreshments. An easy walk along the... More

Days Bay is reached by the city commuter ferry from Queen's Wharf. Its a 30 minute trip each way. Days Bay has a lovely beach backed by wooded hills and there is a small selection of cafes there. There are also short walking trails into the bush.

use the ferry and visit somes island too. go for a walk in the hills behind, 4 odd trails. finish with scones and tea at the band rotunda in the park. jump off the jetty ion summer.

Days Bay is easily reached from Wellington city by catching the ferry from Queen’s Wharf. It’s a peaceful harbourside suburb, a complete contrast from the city. The beach is very popular for swimming and sailing in the summer, and people fish off the end of the wharf year round. During the summer months, the boatshed hires kayaks and mountain bikes... More