Waiwhetu
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.
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.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maori Treasures during your trip to Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Waiwhetu Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean and convenient.. don’t have to leave the airport. Restaurant on site but did not use it… food also available at the airport, but only mediocre. But for an airport overnight stay it works well..
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Perfect stay for a quick trip in Wellington. Location couldn't be better. Buffet breakfast is excellent. All staff were lovely and room clean and met needs/expectation.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean room. Curtains need attention please
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Fantastic room with stocked kitchen. Great location, wonderful staff and great amenities
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Very beautiful. Wonderful staff and facilities. Perfect inner city location.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
ibis Wellington
Friendly
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Waiwhetu
Waterloo
While Waterloo isn't home to many top sights, Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Woburn
While Woburn might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hutt Central
While visiting Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum.
Seaview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seaview and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and East Harbour Regional Park.
Epuni
While Epuni might 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 Maori Treasures.
