Maungaraki Travel Guide

Lower Hutt

Photo by Brendan Platt
Photo by Brendan Platt

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 top-notch restaurants 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 charming cafes 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

Coffee roasting at Ripe Coffee Roasters.

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

฿20,545
per adult
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
Time for a rest.

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

฿3,686
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,308
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

฿1,814
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

฿27,122
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,682
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Top hotels in Maungaraki

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is ฿2,983 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,983
฿3,431 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location is very good and the view over the harbour was lovely. We liked that the bathroom separated to two beds so felt more like an apartment. Not enough seating for a potential of 4 guests and the shower flooded onto the bathroom floor. Also the bathroom ceiling needs a paint. Appreciated having ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,505 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,505
฿2,881 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,565 reviews)
"An easy option for a midnight arrival in a car. The entrance is right on the lights so you just drive right in off the motorway."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,237 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,237
฿3,722 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"It would be nice, and not expensive, to have some cable tv/ movie options."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿3,115 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,115
฿3,583 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,346 reviews)
Decent for the price
"Well priced and really clean.... strange and slightly overpowering smell of air fresher in the room though. Good facilities"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,204 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,204
฿3,685 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for late night arrivals or early departure"

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is ฿1,896 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿1,896
฿2,180 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
OK for the price
"Hotel is fairly old - needs a renovation but has an earthquake prone notice on front door - it was fine for the price."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki

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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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Normandale

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Normandale and surrounding area, you can visit Wellington City Walkways and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Normandale
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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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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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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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Moera

Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Dowse Art Museum.

Moera

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