Lyall Bay
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Top hotels in Lyall Bay
Rydges Wellington Airport
Nice staff, good food and a clean hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Friendly and professional staff, overall clean facilities and great location. The fitness facilities are very limited and there was a power outage at the time that further limited functionality.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
very nice hotel, great service. Parking is a bit of a pain, we used the valet which seemed like we had to, but that was expensive. rooms were nice.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lyall Bay
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Island Bay
Highlights of Island Bay include its fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views and popular shops. If you're interested in exploring some sights, Island Bay Beach is a top sight to visit.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
