Evans Bay, Wellington Map

About Evans Bay, Wellington

Evans Bay is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It lies approximately 4 km east-southeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Evans Bay is located at 41.3000°S, 174.8167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Evans Bay unfolds as a coastal embrace, its shores a gentle curve against the restless grey of the sea. It lies 3.7 km east-south-east of Wellington (from Wellington: bearing 113°T), and is situated 12.5 km south-west of Lower Hutt. The land rises in soft, undulating hills that are cloaked in a resilient scrub and occasional stands of native bush, their greens muted under the ever-present Wellington sky. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the water's proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, has a soft, diffused quality, lending a painterly haze to the distant headlands. Shelly Bay, a close neighbour, reflects this maritime character, its waters often choppy, mirroring the moods of the wider harbour.

This stretch of coastline carries the echoes of a maritime past, its industries once tied to the sea's bounty and the strategic importance of its sheltered waters. While the wharves and shipbuilding yards that once hummed with activity have largely faded, a quiet hum of local enterprise persists, often revolving around marine services and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty. The ghosts of naval history linger, a subtle undercurrent beneath the everyday rhythms of life, and the Massey Memorial stands as a stoic sentinel, its white stone a beacon against the green slopes, a testament to a bygone era of national significance.

About This Evans Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Evans Bay, Wellington, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.3, 174.81667. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Evans Bay.

Evans Bay sits within the Wellington Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Evans Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.