# Matiu/Somes Island

> A small island reserve in Wellington Harbour with walking tracks, a lighthouse and old quarantine buildings.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-matiu-somes-island/

A small island reserve in Wellington Harbour with walking tracks, a lighthouse and old quarantine buildings. Ferries run from the city waterfront and from Days Bay. Check the timetable, as sailings are reduced in winter, and bring your own food.

- **Nearest town:** Wellington, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -41.2578, 174.8650

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Oriental Bay Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-oriental-bay/) – 7 km
- [Mount Victoria Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mount-victoria-lookout/) – 7 km
- [Weta Workshop Unleashed](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-weta-workshop/) – 7 km
- [Te Papa Tongarewa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-papa/) – 8 km

## FAQs

### Where is Matiu/Somes Island?

Matiu/Somes Island is in Wellington, New Zealand, at GPS -41.2578, 174.8650.

### What is there to see near Matiu/Somes Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Oriental Bay Beach (7 km), Mount Victoria Lookout (7 km), Weta Workshop Unleashed (7 km) and Te Papa Tongarewa (8 km).

### When is the best time to visit Matiu/Somes Island?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)