Mahina Bay Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Truby King House & Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Truby King House & Garden, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Dowse Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Mahina Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Convenient central location easy to access when driving in to Wellington. Easy to walk around the city. Unexcpected extra cost for parking, but it was convenient. Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Nice clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington
Drinks were excellent, open early for coffee
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Really appreciated the upgrade when the first room had an unusual smell. I didn’t say anything but reception offered a different option. Very much appreciated
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Willis Wellington Hotel
Good for one night on a quick trip to Wellington.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
No
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mahina Bay
Days Bay
While Days Bay isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lowry Bay
When in Lowry Bay, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Eastbourne Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wainuiomata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.
Eastbourne
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.
