Wainuiomata Travel Guide
Lower Hutt

Visit Wainuiomata
Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Wainuiomata

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great stay the place is well kept and the breakfast was excellent. Will book again"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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
"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

ibis Wellington
"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"It's not the best hotel we've ever stayed at, but it's definitely the best in Wellington. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice view of the harbour. Byredo products were a nice touch. Good service, excellent food and drinks. Wish the TVs would have been Smart TVs with Netflix/Disney etc as it was weird ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Wainuiomata

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.
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.
Naenae
While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
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.





