Guidebook for Island Bay
Essentials
New World Island Bay
6 Medway StGreat supermarket
Unichem Pharmacy
58 Miramar AveLocal pharmacy at Island Bay shops
Island Bay Medical Centre
159 The ParadeLocal Medical Centre near Island Bay Shops
Entertainment & Activities
Quality cinema with very comfortable large couch style seating.
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Empire Cinema & Eatery
214 The ParadeQuality cinema with very comfortable large couch style seating.
Carlucci Land
281 Happy Valley RdQuirky mini golf.
Lots of fun for the children.
Down to earth aquarium at the Taputeranga Marine Reserve.
Open on Sundays only.
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Island Bay Marine Education Centre-Bait House Aquarium
213 The EsplanadeDown to earth aquarium at the Taputeranga Marine Reserve.
Open on Sundays only.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local bar with nice craft beers and Gorilla Burgers.
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Brew'd Island Bay
163 The ParadeOur local bar with nice craft beers and Gorilla Burgers.
Food Scene
The Blue Belle Cafe
142 The ParadeNice cafe with great pies.
Floyd's Café
130 The ParadeGreat cafe for families.
Great Thai food, good value for money.
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The Original Thai Restaurant
155 The ParadeGreat Thai food, good value for money.
Great view over the Cook Strait and South Island.
Good indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Beach House and Kiosk
410 The EsplanadeGreat view over the Cook Strait and South Island.
Good indoor and outdoor seating.
Takeaways
Fu Xian Takeaway
347 The ParadeNearest Fish & Chips
HELL Pizza Island Bay
129 The ParadeGreat pizzas.
Burger Wisconsin
65 The ParadeBest burger in Island Bay
Parks & Nature
Great walk along the rocky south coast.
Watching seals near Devil's Gate outside summer.
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Red Rocks - Pariwhero
Great walk along the rocky south coast.
Watching seals near Devil's Gate outside summer.
Shorland Park
Reef StreetPark and playground close to the beach
Arts & Culture
Interesting exhibitions often free admittance.
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I-City Gallery Wellington
Interesting exhibitions often free admittance.
Great museum showing aspects of NZ past and present.
Good interactive displays.
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Te Papa Tongarewa
Great museum showing aspects of NZ past and present.
Good interactive displays.
Michael McCormack is our local painter and neighbour.
His gallery shows paintings from Island Bay and Wellington.
The painting in the lounge is a McCormack.
McCormack Studio Gallery
15 The ParadeMichael McCormack is our local painter and neighbour.
His gallery shows paintings from Island Bay and Wellington.
The painting in the lounge is a McCormack.