Days Bay
A small bay across the harbour, reached by a 25-minute ferry ride from the city. It has a beach, wharf diving and seaside cafés, and is a favourite weekend escape for Wellingtonians.
Days Bay sits on the eastern shore of the harbour, backed by native forest on the hillsides. The East by West ferry from Queens Wharf takes about 25 minutes. Along the way you can look back at the city skyline, and the ferry sometimes stops at Matiu Island.
The bay's beach is good for swimming, and children love jumping off the wharf. Along the shore there are cafés, a park and forest walking tracks. You can also walk along the coast to the neighbouring town of Eastbourne. A one-way ferry fare costs about NZ$13, and the return trip in the evening offers night views of the city.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Matiu / Somes Island
- Wētā Workshop
- Pencarrow Head Lighthouse
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Lyall Bay
- Embassy Theatre
- Harbourside Market
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa