Waiwhetu Travel Guide

Lower Hutt

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.

Petone Foreshore

Queensgate Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.

Queensgate Shopping Centre

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.

Truby King House & Garden

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.

Dowse Art Museum

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.

Wellington City Walkways

Bolton Street Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Bolton Street Cemetery

Things to do

Yeastie Boys

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

฿1,120
per adult
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,267
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,027
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,641
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿224
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

฿1,587
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
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Top hotels in Waiwhetu

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,320 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,320
฿2,668 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
"Room was lovely and staff were super accommodating and kind"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,329 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,329
฿3,828 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, perfect for staying at after arriving on a late flight"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,226 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,226
฿3,710 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean. Hotel is centrally located ."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,197
฿3,677 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
"I liked that there was a comfy chair to sit in after a days walking around town. The room had all that is necessary for a short stay.The front desk staff were very pleasant."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,409 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,409
฿2,770 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient location, good facilities, excellent service."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is ฿3,228 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿3,228
฿3,712 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Always a nice visit. A very quiet area at the weekend but not far to walk to shops, cafes, bars etc. staff are always really nice, the room we selected was big, spacious, and had a very comfy bed. All makes for a relaxing stay."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiwhetu

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Waterloo

Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Waterloo
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Woburn

While Woburn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Woburn
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Hutt Central

If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hutt Central
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Alicetown

While Alicetown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Alicetown
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Lowry Bay

When in Lowry Bay, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Eastbourne Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lowry Bay
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Boulcott

While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Boulcott

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