Lower Hutt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney

Where to stay in Lower Hutt

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Petone

4/5(7 area reviews)

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Petone
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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.

Wainuiomata
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Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
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Naenae

While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Petone Foreshore and Belmont Regional Park.

Naenae
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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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Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Belmont Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Stokes Valley
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,002 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,002
฿2,302 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (232 reviews)
"Check-in was nice and easy, even though no staff on site. Beds nice and comfy. Would recommended staying here."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Champers Motor Inn
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,843 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,843
฿3,270 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, modern and had everything I needed for my stay."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is ฿2,843 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,843
฿3,270 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Quest Petone
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Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
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! (1,323 reviews)
"Just all round comfy and great value for downtown"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD, Wellington
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (440 reviews)
"Great bed and big room with almost everything you'd need. Unfortunately all sorts of fairly loud noises at night coming from the building, mostly plumbing related I think. Also shocked that they were no tooth brushes on offer. Even when I asked at the reception."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay, (Vehicle access 14 Gilmer Terrace), Wellington
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Adina CityLife Wellington
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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 charming cafes 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

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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

฿682
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
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Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

฿1,170
per adult
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,411
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

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

฿3,801
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Tour guide talks with group at Te Papa museum in Wellington

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

฿682
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,072
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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