Waiwhetu
Lower Hutt
Visit Waiwhetu
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.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.
Truby King House & Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Truby King House & Garden, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Dowse Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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 top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Waiwhetu Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Super location and great facilities."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Fantastic. Right in the Wellington Airport. Easy to find. Thick windows no airplane noise. Super comfy bed. And dynamite breakfast buffet (not included with room but only $20USD. They have one at Sydney Airport as well. Top notch all around"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Good bar, and bar food, and as a solo traveller, it was able to take bar food up to my room."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great property"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Walking distance to shops, cafes etc. Friendly, helpful staff. Reasonable breakfast."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Great waterfront location"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Where to stay in Waiwhetu

Petone
Seaside views, cafes, and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Wainuiomata
While Wainuiomata might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Stokes Valley
While Stokes Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Korokoro
Korokoro might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.




