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Suburb Spotlight: Why you should visit Lyall Bay, Wellington

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There’s so much more to a city than its centre. The best way to uncover a destination’s hidden gems is to hit the suburbs.
Suff is shining a spotlight on some of New Zealand’s must-visit neighbourhoods, looking at where the locals eat, drink, and play.
For those in Wellington, Lyall Bay is perfect if you’re looking to escape from the bustle of the inner city.
Click on Read More to find out more about Lyall Bay.
Best known for: Surfing. Lyall Bay beach, which stretches for a kilometre and a half between Wellington airport and the hills of Houghton Valley, is one of Wellington’s most popular surf spots. Most mornings the water is speckled with wetsuited residents, waiting for a wave.

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