Title: Maungaraki Travel Guide: Best of Maungaraki, Lower Hutt Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Maungaraki](https://expedia.co.uk/Maungaraki-Lower-Hutt-Hotels.0-n553248635976383980-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lower Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lower-Hutt.d55359.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Maungaraki Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Maungaraki.d553248635976383980.Car-Hire-Guide)[Maungaraki Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Maungaraki.d553248635976383980.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Maungaraki Travel Guide ## Lower Hutt ![Photo by Brendan Platt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/57edb82f09a0a33ca7c191837c565749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Brendan Platt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/57edb82f09a0a33ca7c191837c565749.jpg) ## Visit Maungaraki Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lower Hutt travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Hutt.dx55359) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Petone-Foreshore-Petone.d553248621532610562.Attraction) #### Queensgate Shopping Centre You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queensgate-Shopping-Centre-Hutt-Central.d553248635975698184.Attraction) #### East Harbour Regional Park Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Harbour-Regional-Park-Mahina-Bay.d553248621532610576.Attraction) #### Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hutt-City-I-SITE-Visitor-Centre-Hutt-Central.d553248621562625111.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-City-Walkways-Harbour-View.d553248621532610570.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dowse-Art-Museum-Hutt-Central.d6112768.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket £5 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details) ![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £84 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-exclusive-access-to-wellingtons-secret-coast.a47048934.activity-details) ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/97261f1e-379f-4ef4-9dc1-4c2bf34a3677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![The black rider is looking for something, or someone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £76 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/467476/f02c447f-f801-45af-9a5c-c06ad18f0e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details) ![Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44986663/8ee46870-0807-408f-bce7-04ffb8d4508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kombucha-rum-and-craft-beer-private-tour.a44986663.activity-details) [See all activities in Lower Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lower-Hutt.d55359.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Maungaraki ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington £66 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,654 reviews) Check in and check out was a breeze with very friendly staff. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Shower was huge with excellent pressure. Towels were soft and a great size. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Will definitely stay again. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383980) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/02929c99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £83 17 Jan - 18 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean. Comfortable. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383980) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/949d1c70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £64 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews) Great clean and close to everything Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383980) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/963b0daa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £75 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) All was as you would expect- i live part time in Wellington and stay in the city for the occasional day- great stay Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383980) ![ibis Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892402/42c96629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Wellington 153 Featherston St Wellington £55 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=892402&PinnedHotelID=892402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383980) ![Oaks Wellington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37130000/37129900/37129900/8ebf2c50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Wellington Hotel 89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington £65 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,004 reviews) Room was large, comfortable, and very clean. The balcony was much bigger than expected. Staff is great and the property is perfectly located in the middle of the city. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=37129900&PinnedHotelID=37129900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383980) [See all 537 properties in Maungaraki](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635976383980) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Hutt-Normandale.dx693052991012040704) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Harbour View While Harbour View 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 Wellington City Walkways. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Hutt-Harbour-View.dx693052969634979840) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melling When in Melling, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Hutt-Melling.dx693052980812251136) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Hutt-Alicetown.dx693052944621838336) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4129d1b1eb5a101892715198f21ffddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hutt Central If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing. 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