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Oriental Bay

Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001, New Zealand
+64 0(4) 802 4860
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Ranked #8 of 134 attractions in Wellington
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

A lovely place to sit and relax, go for a swim, a gentle walk on the sand... There are also plenty of ice cream parlours nearby to keep you topped up with energy!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

A great walk can takes you meandering through park, sculpture, history, activity or not whilst listening to the splosh of water on rocks. Early morning is calming to the soul.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

what a great place to walk around down by the water front plenty to do and see for the family with places were you can have a bite to eat or a nice quite drink. this area is just so beautiful and well worth a walk around while spending some time in wellington.it a credit to the people of wellington

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Whenever I have gone to Wellington, which has been every two years, I have always been to a restaurant in Oriental Bay, gone for a walk along the shore, and a swim if warm enough. Even at its windiest, Oriental Bay has its charm. I am another overly fond of all the new apartments, but no visit is complete without... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

A blissful place to walk barefoot in pale sand when just 'up there' is a major city and fountain gazing wiles more time away. A place to 'breathe' or play in the sun or the wind

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I walked here from my hotel (Kingsgate Wellington). Not the shortest journey but worth it for the views and the paths were all clearly marked and are all paved along the waters edge. Many rollerbladers and folks of all ages enjoying the sight. The waterfountain that is about 75 yards off shore puts on a spectacular show as dusk approaches.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Nice footpath around the bay. Nothing special though. A couple of restaurants and resting spots along the way. Not really more than a nice short stroll.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Oriental parade home to quality restaurants, an inner city man made beach and very popular with runners and walkers alike. It comes into its own in the warm summer days but can be very unhospitable in the wet and cold Wellington winter. It is also home to some of Wellington's most expensive apartments

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Burnley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

A nice stroll on one of the busiest parts of Wellington. The area is clean and well kept a great place to watch the world go by.

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Timaru, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

A walk right around the waterfront to Oriental Bay is just wonderful on a good day. Fresh sea air and the chance to soak in the character of the local area with cafes and shops

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