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Covetrip / Beach / Wellington, New Zealand

Oriental Bay

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Oriental Bay is at Wellington, New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand.

City harbour beach with a sandy strip and promenade. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing New Zealand beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
14 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.32 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Wellington
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Oriental Bay?

Wellington, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Wellington, New Zealand

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; NZ beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

20/09
14°
9°
Wind 58 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
15°
8°
Wind 38 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
14°
10°
Wind 38 km/h
UV index 4
23/09
10°
8°
Wind 42 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
13°
7°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
14°
8°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 4
26/09
15°
10°
Wind 52 km/h
UV index 6

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
17.4°
Feb
17.7°
Mar
16.7°
Apr
16.7°
May
15.2°
Jun
14.9°
Jul
12.7°
Aug
12.8°
Sep
13.6°
Oct
14.2°
Nov
15.8°
Dec
17.4°

Places to stay nearby

Mantra Central Wellington

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703 m

Best Western Wellington

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960 m

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

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974 m

The Viv Hotel Wellington

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1.6 km

Bolton Hotel

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2.2 km

Oriental Bay At Its Best

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2.3 km

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

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2.3 km

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

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2.6 km

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

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3 km

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

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3.1 km

Bay Plaza Hotel

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3.3 km

Sofitel Wellington

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3.8 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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