Petone Travel Guide

Wellington

Petone
Petone
Petone

Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

Te Papa
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

TSB Bank Arena
Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

Michael Fowler Centre

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
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

£77
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City 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
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

£633
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Cable car over Auckland at dusk

3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour

£563
per adult
3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour
See all activities in Wellington

Top hotels in Petone

Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is £74 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£74
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (601 reviews)
"clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Quest Petone
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St, Lower Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is £86 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£86
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
"Good choice to save some money but still be within reach of everything in Wellington CBD. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Laundry facilities on site were great. Balcony views over the water were lovely but the road is very busy and noisy (noise did not travel inside with the doors closed). Room ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is £58 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£58
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (427 reviews)
"Comfortable unit, would stay there again"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is £72 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£72
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (364 reviews)
"n/a"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Foreshore Motor Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge

3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
The price is £57 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£57
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone Foreshore ...
5/10 (199 reviews)
"Although somewhat dated, the property was good and had all the necessary facilities. It was a shame that the kitchen was dirty and needed a good clean. Otherwise the property would have been great. However the Supervisor was very apologetic and upgraded us to better and cleaner accommodation at no ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

Midway Pacifica Lodge
Dupont Executive Motels

Dupont Executive Motels

4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is £56 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£56
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
6.6/10 (305 reviews)
"The motel had spacious rooms and was close to Petone Shops."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Dupont Executive Motels
See all 472 properties in Petone
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Petone

Default Image

Johnsonville

Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Johnsonville
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
Default Image

Oriental Bay

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
Default Image

Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

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.

Wellington Waterfront

Petone Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: