Maungaraki Travel Guide
Lower Hutt

Visit Maungaraki
Things to do

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Top hotels in Maungaraki

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"The hotel was lovely. The reservations team made sure I had a room appropriate for my requests."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Excellent hotel at Wellington airport. Was so easy to stay and go direct to check in counter for an early international flight. Highly recommend and certainly about time Wellington Airport had this amenity. I could not fault Rydges hotel other than the restaurant closing early."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Clean room local acc as good food"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Nice and comfy stay, quiet place"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Convenient location. Large room (in need of refurbishment) Good breakfast. Good value."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"This is a well kept hotel and our room was perfect! The views were beautiful! The staff were very friendly and accommodating when I requested an extra comforter for the room. They have a wonderful buffet breakfast which we enjoyed every morning. We totally enjoyed our 3 day stay at the Oakes ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Maungaraki

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

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.

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




