Eastbourne
New Zealand · WellingtonNZ
Suburb of Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Eastbourne is a suburb of Lower Hutt, a part of Wellington, New Zealand. Lying beside the sea, it is a popular local tourist destination via car from Petone or from ferry crossings from central Wellington. An outer suburb, it lies on the eastern shore of Wellington Harbour, five kilometres south of the main Lower Hutt urban area and directly across the harbour from the Miramar Peninsula in Wellington city. A narrow exposed coastal road connects it with the rest of Lower Hutt via the Eastern Bays and the industrial suburb of Seaview. It is named for Eastbourne in England, another seaside town known as a destination for day-trips.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,760
- Coordinates
- -41.300, 174.900
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Eastbourne
Set in Wellington, New Zealand, Eastbourne is a village. It counts about 2,760 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Eastbourne is strongest on water sports. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Eastbourne
Water Sports in Eastbourne
(1)Under water sports, Eastbourne is tagged with Windsurfing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Eastbourne.
Best time to visit Eastbourne
December to March brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Eastbourne is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Wellington and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Eastbourne that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eastbourne known for?
- Eastbourne, in Wellington, New Zealand, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,760 residents.
- What can you do in Eastbourne?
- Recorded activities in Eastbourne include Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Eastbourne?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Eastbourne located?
- Eastbourne is located in Wellington, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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