Lowry Bay, Wellington Map

About Lowry Bay, Wellington

Lowry Bay is a locality in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km east-northeast of Wellington, the regional capital. Lowry Bay is located at 41.2483°S, 174.9102°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Lowry Bay rests against the rolling green slopes that spill towards the eastern shores of the Hutt River, a mere kilometre from the open expanse of the sea. It lies 3.6 km south of Lower Hutt (from Lower Hutt: bearing 189°T), and is situated 12.0 km east-north-east of Wellington. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of undulating hills, softened by the verdant cloak of native bush that clings to their curves, interspersed with the neat geometries of private gardens. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent coastal clouds, casts a diffuse, pearly glow, illuminating the sturdy, often weatherboard homes that dot the hillsides. The air carries a faint, persistent tang of salt, a reminder of the proximity to Lowry Bay itself, and the distant murmur of waves often drifts inland, a constant, low hum beneath the everyday sounds of suburban life.

Historically, this locality has been shaped by its relationship with the land and the water, a quiet evolution from its early days. The Hutt River, a steadfast presence, has long been a vital artery, while the nearby Lowry Bay offered a natural haven for maritime endeavours. The local economy, though now largely residential, retains echoes of a past tied to the land, with hints of market gardens and orchards that once flourished. The pace of life in Lowry Bay is unhurried, a comfortable rhythm that allows for contemplation of the surrounding natural beauty, and the occasional glimpse of a kōwhai tree in bloom, its bright yellow blossoms a cheerful punctuation against the ever-present green.

About This Lowry Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lowry Bay, Wellington, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.24827, 174.91019. 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 Lowry Bay.

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