Three weeks in New Zealand - 4/12 - 5/4/2024

Day 10-Oriental bay and Wellington waterfront, Wellington- 4/20/2024

Today we are dining at Charley Noble & bar a renowned restaurant located in the heart of Wellington .

Rooftop in front of the Oriental bay.  Notice the Water jet in the bay. 

The water jet in Wellington's Oriental Bay is a prominent feature known for its impressive display of water shooting into the air. The water jet can reach heights of approximately about 65 feet.  It operates intermittently, providing a visual attraction for visitors and locals alike.

We are now going down the slopes to get to Oriental bay.

St. Gerar's Church and Monastery on Hawker street.

View of Oriental bay

stairs leading to the city below.

Street leading to Oriental bay.

Oriental Bay is one of Wellington’s most beloved and picturesque waterfront neighborhood with a golden arc of beach.  Here you can really see the Water Jet in the bay.

The water jet primarily serves as a decorative fountain, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the bay.

The water is really calm and the beach has golden sand.  I am sure there are a lot of people in summer but we are now in winter and it is pretty much empty.

People sitting around the public benches and enjoying the view of the bay.

A man paddle near the water Jet.

Family come here to have a good time and the bay is really pretty too.

The bay is lined with Edwardian and modern hillside homes giving it a Mediterranean feel.

Beautiful housed on the hill.

The promenade along the Oriental Bay.

So quiet and pretty.

Ahead is the “Boat Café”, a well-known floating café and restaurant housed inside a bright red ship moored in Freyberg Lagoon, right on the Oriental Bay waterfront in Wellington.

The Boat Café is an old fishing trawler or supply ship, now permanently docked and repurposed as a quirky, nautical-themed café.

Freyberg Lagoon.

Circa Theatre is one of New Zealand's 7 professional theatres. It opened in 1976 and in 1994 moved to the new location situated at Number 1 Taranaki Street, in Central Wellington, on the waterfront.

We are now entering the Wellington Waterfront walk

At the entrance there is a bronze statue of the Maori people looking toward the shore.

Kupe Raiatea the Explorer, his wife Hine Te Aparangi, and Pekahourangi the Tohunga, sight Aotearoa, new Zealand from their Canoe Matahourua.

Kupe Group Statue was created in Plaster of Paris by Sculptor William Trethewey, and featured at the 1940 NZ Centennial exhibition at Rongotai.  In 1999 the Statue was cast in bronze as a millennium project unveiled on March 4, 2000 as a tribute to all who have come to these shores.

The Wellington Waterfront Walk is one of the city’s most vibrant and scenic public spaces, an easy, mostly flat walkway that stretches along the edge of Wellington Harbor, lined with food stalls, art, historic buildings, and recreational areas. It's both a local hangout and a visitor highlight, buzzing with energy.

View of the Oriental bay on the other side with all the beautiful and colorful housed on the hill.

People just hang around to enjoy the view of the harbor.

Queen's Warf with the Tripod gantry crane in the background.

Queen's wharf with the Tripod Gantry in the background.

Shed 6 and TSB Arena are two prominent venues located in Wellington, New Zealand, often used for events and gatherings.

Shed 6 is situated on the waterfront, near the central business district is a versatile event space that hosts a variety of functions, including concerts, exhibitions, and corporate events.

The Tripod gantry crane in Wellington is a type of lifting equipment designed for various industrial applications. It features a three-legged design that provides stability and support for lifting heavy loads. The tripod structure allows for easy maneuverability and stability on uneven surfaces.

Wellington waterfront walk

The foxglove is a beautiful cafe/Bar on the waterfront.

Commuter Ferry boats. “East by West” operates regular ferry runs between Queen’s Wharf and Days Bay. Using their fully-electric ferry Ika Rere, they make about 16 round trips daily, great for both commuters and people heading to beachside café areas.

 A nice walk along Queen's wharf where you can see private boats docked on the side.

Queen's Warf Promenade

We are now leaving Queen's Warf, heading to dinner.

NEXT...Dinner at Ortega, Fish Shack Bar, Wellington