Days BaySunny Days Bay is the perfect place for relaxing, with calm waters great for swimming. Other attractions include walking trails, picturesque picnic spots, art galleries, off-shore fishing and nearby cruises to Wellington City.

Public toilets nearby. Dogs on-leash. Island Bay BeachIsland Bay is surrounded by interesting small bays, just waiting to be explored. With clear, calm waters it's perfect for activities like swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing.

Public toilets on site and children's playground across the road.

Dog's on-leash before 9am and after 7pm in summer and all the time in winter. Lyall Bay BeachLyall Bay is the best beach in Wellington for surfing and body boarding and regularly features strong waves. Also a great site for sunbathing, swimming and beach fun, with nearby cafe's, public toilets and children's playground.

Have fun watching planes land and take off from Wellington International airport.

The left half of the beach is dog friendly. Oriental Bay BeachIts always been considered Wellington's own little slice of the Riviera and after its $7.5 million facelift that's an even more apt description.

And it's also one of the best spots in the capital to catch the last of the sun's rays in the evening. It's where picnickers head with their fish 'n chips and glasses of wine and where people from all over the city come to walk, swim, run, cycle or just sit and enjoy an ice cream.

Public toilets and playground on site.

No dogs. Scorching Bay BeachScorching Bay is a secluded area, popular with locals and visitors. With sandy shores, safe swimming and numerous scenic picnic and bbq spots, make this area a place to spend alot of your time.

Resident Cafe, public toilets and childrens playground on site. No dogs.