Lower Hutt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney

Where to stay in Lower Hutt

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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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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.

Wainuiomata
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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.

Naenae
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Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Rimutaka Forest Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
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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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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.

Stokes Valley
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
The price is £76 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£76
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, modern and had everything I needed for my stay."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is £52 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£52
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (227 reviews)
"We have stayed at this PPTY for over 20 yrs. Always enjoyed it, but it is getting very tired. Just needs a bit of tidying. Curtains are reasonably new but not hung properly. Not enough crockery or towels for the amount of occupants in room. However, l would stay again as the rooms are spacious and ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is £69 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£69
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (600 reviews)
"clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Quest Petone
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WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

Lower Hutt City, Lower Hutt
Stay at this holiday home in Lower Hutt. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Belmont Regional Park and Wellington ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
Awesome house
"Everyone relly liked the house was perfect for what we were doing"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
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! (1,310 reviews)
"Great location, spacious room. Everything was in walking distance"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD, Wellington
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (429 reviews)
"staff were great, Hunter is the man!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
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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

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 charming cafes 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Wellington City Walkways

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 top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

Belmont Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Belmont Regional Park

Things to do

Coffee roasting at Ripe Coffee Roasters.

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

£480
per adult
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour

Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour

£66
per adult
Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

£77
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Lord of Rings Half Day Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

£84
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Zealandia Nature Sanctuary Daytime Walking Tour

Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour

£26
per traveller
Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour
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Reviews of Lower Hutt

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Top destination
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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Cities near Lower Hutt

Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a bay or harbour, a city and mountains

Wellington

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