East by West Ferries is a unique harbour ferry service that commutes daily between Queens Wharf and Days Bay, Eastbourne, New Zealand and also calls into Matiu Somes Island, come experience Wellington on one of their daily sailing excursions, it's unforgettable. With up to 16 sailings daily leaving Queens Wharf for Days Bay the trip takes only 20 minutes with direct sailing or 30 minutes if stopping at Matiu Somes Island, they also call into Seatoun Wharf once in the morning and twice in the afternoon evening. East by West Ferries also have floating pontoon facilities for easy access, and operate year round Harbour Explorer Tours with regular stops and spectacular views back to Wellington city, you might even see dolphins and other sealife, and friendly crew and skippers share their incredible knowledge of the harbour, the history and inhabitants, come for a fascination tour.READ MORE

Rona Gallery located in the heart of Eastbourne, New Zealand is an art gallery and bookshop with friendly, warm staff who are writers, artists and readers passionate about their craft. They also offer greeting cards and educational toys and invite you to come enjoy their world of art and great reads. Rona Gallery also offers great gifts and jewellery, picture books, fiction and so much more, and they regularly host events for young and old to enjoy, pop by for a visit and a chat, the ideal gift, fine art, paintings or something exquisite for yourself, it's all here in beautiful and unique surrounds. READ MORE

Healingways in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand are based in a peaceful home studio and specialise in relaxation and therapeutic massages. Starting with a personal consultation at the beginning of the massage session which includes a past history of injuries and targetting areas of concern, the therapist will then use a combination of techniques to relieve and relax you. A relaxation massage facilitates healing while reducing pain, and therapeutic massages target key areas of muscle soreness and tightness in the neck, back and lower back, and massage techniques penetrate deeper layers of muscle tissue for greater joint mobility and pain reduction. Healingways assists with restoring the body to optimum function and relief from debilitating muscular pain, they also do trigger point therapy and reflexology, book today.READ MORE

Days Bay Pavilion in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand offers a wonderful dining experience surrounded by beautiful grounds and a destination of great character and history. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, they even have a traditional wood fired oven for delectable pizzas to be enjoyed with a beer or wine as you watch the waves roll in. Come for a great cup of coffee excellent meal, ice cream and dessert, they even have a children's menu so all are welcome, it's the perfect cafe pizzeria right by the ocean. Days Bay Pavilion also cater to and host private functions and events, and are the ideal setting for pizza parties, kids' birthday parties, Christmas parties, staff functions, engagements and so much more, and the venue is comfortable, cozy and perfect steeped in history with great charm, and they will customise your event to your needs, from a finger food tray service to platters, buffets or plated menus, the choice is yours, but do come enjoy.READ MORE

G and L Antiques in Eastbourne, New Zealand are purveyors of quality period furniture, including country furniture and English and European furniture, and are vendors and buyers of antiques and decorative accessories, and have been supplying discerning buyers since 1985. They source both the fine and the venacular for their showroom which is an absolute delight to visit with high quality items, and their range now extends from period furniture to more decorative objects including mirrors and chandeliers, lighting, statuary, garden, metalware, ceramics, glassware and so much more. G&L Antiques also have a restoration workshop on their premises with techniques and processes used as much as possible by the original makers, leaving the object looking like it has been lovingly cared for over the years, and not restored. Their antiques are as much a pleasure to use as to look at, come view their exquisite works on display, and regular buying trips ensure an ever changing, wonderful inventory.READ MORE

Chocolate Dayz Cafe is located in Days Bay, a stunning beachside suburb in Eastbourne, New Zealand, and this fine Wellington cafe is located right on the beachfront with stunning views overlooking Wellington harbour with picturesque bush backdrop. Enjoy an all day breakfast menu, a fabulous brunch and lunch menu plus daily specials and a kiddies menu, and there are a wide variety of tasty sandwiches and deli foods available, as well as delicious home baking and more, all while relaxing and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Chocolate Dayz Cafe also has pergola and outdoor seating, and they are fully licensed with a selection of international and local beers available as well as New Zealand wines, they also serve locally roasted boutique coffee, as well as teas, smoothies, milkshakes and iced drinks, come enjoy the divine.READ MORE

FernTree Hideaway offers romantic bed and breakfast accommodation in Days Bay, Eastbourne, New Zealand just minutes from the beach with stunning views over the treetops overlooking Wellington harbour. This tranquil secluded retreat is ideal for nature lovers and even has a private cable car with seating for two which takes you through the native bush right up to the door. A stylish holiday apartment awaits with well appointed king bedroom boasting a private garden patio, modern bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette and open plan lounge, dining room, and with own entrance and private facilities, is the perfect honeymoon or romantic accommodation. FernTree Hideaway has free WIFI, laundry facilities, a trampoline, and more and is ideally located close to the swim beach, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE

Guthrie Cottage Holiday Home in Eastbourne, New Zealand is a fully self contained cottage right by the seaside with stunning views and the perfect place to get away for the weekend or holiday with sea views, breathtaking sunsets and ferries going by. Elegant comfort awaits for two to six guests and tasteful furnishings ensure a relaxing and comfortable stay in a home away from home setting with fully equipped kitchen, double bedrooms, a living dining room, TV/DVD/VCR, laundry, garden and courtyard with BBQ, outdoor shower, tables and chairs and so much more. When staying at Guthrie Cottage Holiday Home enjoy native bushwalks, fishing off the wharf with the locals, exploring the beautiful coastline and more, it's the perfect retreat for solitude, or vibrant village life or both, come enjoy a memorable stay.READ MORE

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The Boat Shed - Days Bay in Eastbourne, New Zealand offers mountain bike rental, kayak and stand up paddleboard or SUP rental, and they even have real fruit ice cream to enjoy. They cater to corporate events and work parties as well as end of year and Christmas parties, and are ideal for Kids' birthday parties. For Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Hire all rentals come with free paddles and life jackets and they have equipment available for all shapes, sizes and abilities, and their mountain bikes are all 2014 Merida 24 speeds and come with free helmets and repair kits. The Boat Shed - Days Bay welcomes you to excellent water sports activities or fun on the mountain bike trails in the surrounds, and equipment can be hired for 1 hour, 2 or four hours, a full day or longer, let the fun begin.READ MORE