Sunshine Bay Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Visit Sunshine Bay
Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Sunshine Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Unfortunate but still gotta pay for parking. Set cost per night, tight parks but town is town 😅 Barr that, we had a great time. Would definitely book again through Expedia. Saved some cash, enjoyed the breakfast. Good selection for food, and staff were happy to help and refill where needed."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great place"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

ibis Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum 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 The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

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





