Island Bay Wellington

The richness which invokes inspiration lies in the natural surroundings of Island Bay, Wellington. Being one of the southernmost suburbs of Wellington which is the capital city of New Zealand, Island Bay has been attracting tourists chiefly because of its natural beauty which includes the picturesque locale of numerous small bays, small Tapu Teranga Island, sheltered anchorage and numerous caves of the island.

Island Bay, Wellington lies on the Cook Strait and is located 7km south of the city centre. Adjacent to this bay, some 500m offshore lays small Tapu Teranga Island which is a charming recreational reserve after which the bay is named.

In Island Bay, Wellington you will find so many caves which during the attack by other tribes used to be the hiding place for local Maori. This island forms a natural breakwater, giving the suburb a sheltered anchorage. A perfect place for imagination and literary creation, Island Bay, Wellington is home to the notable current resident Bruce Stewart, writer and dramatist, at Tapu Te Ranga Marae. Noted former residents of Island Bay, Wellington include artists Rita Angus and John Drawbridge and writer Robin Hyde.