If you are on a pleasure trip to New Zealand and looking for a peaceful sanctuary removed from the hustle and bustle of the city life, Days Bay, a pretty seaside and bush settlement, close to Wellington city, is the ideal destination for you. The inspiring sceneries of Days Bay, Wellington has made it a favorite location for artists, writers and photographers who find their muse in this scenic bay.
That apart, Days Bay, Wellington also draws several beach lovers, fishing enthusiasts, and nature lovers who are delighted to see the little blue penguin.
You can also take a leisurely walk through the quaint lanes of Days Bay, Wellington and admire its turn-of-the-century cottages adorned with climbing roses, character wooden houses and modern homes designed with architectural flair that overlook the tempting sheltered swimming beach.
Some must see sights in Days Bay, Wellington are the 'bottle house', the 'bolted to the hillside' mansion, the four-storey 'glass house' perched precariously against the cliff, and the holiday cottage of New Zealand's best known short story writer, Katherine Mansfield. In fact, her story At the Bay was inspired from memories of her Days Bay experiences.
You can also picnic at the Williams Park and the tea pavilion, opposite the Days Bay wharf and the safe clear waters of Days Bay Beach. Here visitors can enjoy playing tennis, petanque, or take bush walks, soak in the stunning views, or just feed the ducks.
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