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- Ruben L59 contributionsI walked along the Bay and the view is truly awesome. The water is also incredibly teal blue and pedestrian way is really wide and quite spacious. Definitely worth checking out when you’re in the area anyway. I was there at the onset of spring so I didn’t actually take a swim but even walking along the shore was worth it.Written 7 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- onitadaWellington, New Zealand277 contributionsWell, yes a beach in winter, still holds the thrill of a swim if you want! Without the mass summer holiday crowds the beach is quite peaceful, so much so that the birds appear in numbers. There a lot of Fantails darting around, Shags bobbing up and down, catching fish near the beach and a Kingfisher, no less!
There are plenty of car parks available, the toilets are clean, and of the old late last century type, I guess.
The Scorcho Rama Cafe is still open for business if you fancy food or a coffee. If you want you can take a walk-up Fortification Road Steps, once achieved, offering vistas. If you arrive at the right time of the year and hour of the day, you can watch the cruise ships pass by, although the ever-present Cook Strait ferries are always evident.Written 9 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LouichanTokyo, Japan217 contributionsWe took the ferry over from Wellington's waterfront. We wanted to get rental bikes and the main place to do so is the Bikeshed over in Pencarrow, about 3.5 kms away. You can take a bus from Day's Bay, but it is also possible to get cruiser bikes from the Boatshed near the Day's Bay Wharf. We did this, and had the option to swap them for mountain bikes once we reached the Bikeshed (same company). However, the cruiser bikes were comfortable and worked fine, so we just kept the same bikes and rode them all the way out to the Pencarrow Lighthouse and back. Then had lunch at the Chocolate Days Cafe and took the ferry back.Written 4 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Naina-DamaniLondon, UK996 contributionsWe were driven in a huge group around Makara Beach with AATKings from Wellington which was a pleasant experience for taking good photos.Written 14 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ogerkanNew York City, NY4,726 contributionsPart of the picturesque Marine Drive tour, Breaker Beach is a pretty cove with waves crashing all on the rocks. Looked for Penguins (would have been amazing) but no luck ...Written 24 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Naina-DamaniLondon, UK996 contributionsLoyally Bay is a Bay and suburb on the south side of Wellington and a good place to watch the surfers.Written 3 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LadyDiva XUnited Kingdom12 contributionsI loved this place & am lucky to have friends who live nearby. I went for walks on this beach nearly every day I was there, & visited the cafe a few times if it was open. Lovely place, clear water, beautiful views, friendly fishermen, dog walkers, surfers & a lovely little cafe.Written 21 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jason SMelbourne, Australia2,185 contributionsReally liked the atmosphere of this beach with the views the rocks and peacefulness I thinks it’s the best area that I visited while in Wellington.
It is windy but expect that in the Windy City.Written 9 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Naina-DamaniLondon, UK996 contributionsEastboune is a prominent seaside village and well to do suburb of Lower Hutt of Wellington. A very nice place.Written 3 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jobst56Hamburg, Germany1,670 contributionsAs I'm not a beach person , I rather walked along the promenade.
Even though it was windy and not too warm, there were still a few hard-boiled guys in the water.Written 6 December 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Naina-DamaniLondon, UK996 contributionsFabulous views across the Petone foreshore to Wellington City. It is a long sandy beach with panoramic views across Wellington.Written 3 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 529grahamrAuckland, New Zealand70 contributionsA splendid walk with views across the harbour. Some amazing homes to view perched high on the bush clad slopes and quaint houses on the shore line. Very characterful and picturesque. There is a small jetty and several sandy beaches and some rock pools to explore at low tides. A footpath winds around the shore just above the tide level.Written 10 April 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MadshusCanberra, Australia1,359 contributionsI came out onto Houghton bay following my walk from Wellington CBD. It's a breezy spot with red rocks in the foreground. You can walk easily along the pedestrian footpath adjacent to the esplanade towards Island Bay. There are interesting houses to look at along the way too. Also a snorkelling spot.Written 5 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- D PWellington, New Zealand8,079 contributionsKeep it quiet as we love this beach. Nice walks right around the headlands. Perfect place to go frolicking in the rockpool at low tide. Lots to see and do here. Snorkel, picnic or sit and read a book.Written 22 January 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 422ianaDunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributionsWalked down from the monument above the bay. There is good access to the water for boats with a ramp. There are no dogs allowed due the blue penguins nesting in the area. So if your lucky you may spot some.Written 24 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
