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Houghton Bay is located on the southern outskirts of Wellington and is named after Robert Houghton, the captain in charge of the powder depot on the nearby island. In Holden Bay, you can not only swim, but also dive, surf and dive. It is worth mentioning that if you are lucky, you will also see the Southern Lights here.
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A nice spot
I came out onto Houghton bay following my walk from Wellington CBD. It's a breezy spot with red rocks in the foreground. You can walk easily along the pedestrian footpath adjacent to the esplanade tow...
A rocky beach
Nice if you like to explore rock pools etc but its not a sandy beach. Good path to walk the bays though. Great views back towards Cape Palliser and Welly harbour entrance.
Beautiful views of the sea coast
There is a very easy and safe walking path around Houghton Bay which provides excellent views of the sea coast. The beach is sandy and also safe and very nice for walking on. A great place for a relax...
Breezy walk with unique abodes with residential monorail, the Keep n Lighthouse Hotel
On this lovely summer's day, we strolled along the bay walkway taking in the sea breeze. Apart from the ocean waves breaking on the rocks of this southerly exposed coast and the occasional traffic pas...
Great Place to picnic, walk or stay the night...
Great place for Freedom Campers (certified and non-certified) to stay a night or two, for easy access to Wellington and Cook Strait Ferries. Showers and toilets at site. Great views. NOT suitable in g...