Melling Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Visit Melling
Popular places to visit
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 charming cafes 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space 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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Melling
Champers Motor Inn
"The unit was very dated and not well maintained. Carpet appeared to be new. Although the unit wasn't dirty, the cleaning wasn't up to scratch. Backs of doors were dirty, cobwebs around windows, hair in drawers and mold around windows. One small heater for the whole unit. There were no spare pillows ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Camellia Court Motel
Motel 22
"The unit was exceptionally clean and the owner was very helpful. It was spacious and had everything we needed for a two night stay. Great parking. It also had an awesome shower."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"The staff are amazing from the first I stepped into the lobby, to the room cleaning and the kitchen staff. When we arrived for bfast every morning the staff are vibrant and welcoming. Definitely would book a stay again in this hotel."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
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Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Great staff.Great bar. Nice breakfast the next day"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Melling
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.
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 Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Stokes Valley
Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Korokoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Korokoro and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
