Petone Travel Guide
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Things to do
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Petone
Settlers Motor Lodge
Heaps of room for off street parking, Bathroom anf kitchenette rundown, Bed must of been broken or something creaked everytime o moved and mattress sunk right down into base
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Quest Petone
Extremely well set up, especially if you want to cook in your room and if you don’t….its 2 mins walk to get to a huge choice of restaurants. A 5 minute walk and you will find a supermarket. The room is spacious with great temperature control. Comfy bed and great shower with good water pressure. I ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Avana Suites
Ther first room had an overwhelming bleach smell and the shower door was not clean, I could not sleep there! I asked for another room, it wa so little better, the bed was comfortable but I checked out early to book elsewhere.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Midway Pacifica Lodge
The property is clean but needs lots more TLC. The bathroom looks quite new and the kitchen was in good condition also. Having a hot plate and cooking equipment was nice but would have liked a table and chairs to sit at to eat. The front door was old, draughty and generally very flimsy and not secure. ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
We had room 825 which was upstairs with a spa bath. Lovely views of the beach and plenty of room. Only complaint would be the towels were looking a bit old and Grey with some stains. Definitely need to be upgraded. Otherwise would definitely recommend. We stayed here for an event in Wellington, easy ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good location reasonable price
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Petone
Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Hnry Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.
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