Title: Visit Sunshine Bay: 2026 Sunshine Bay, Lower Hutt Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Sunshine Bay](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Bay-Lower-Hutt-Hotels.0-n553248621532610575-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lower Hutt](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lower-Hutt.d55359.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lower Hutt](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lower-Hutt.d55359.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Sunshine Bay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sunshine-Bay.d553248621532610575.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sunshine Bay Vacations](https://expedia.com/Sunshine-Bay.d553248621532610575.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sunshine Bay ## Lower Hutt ## Visit Sunshine Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lower Hutt Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Lower-Hutt.dx55359) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Petone-Foreshore-Petone.d553248621532610562.Vacation-Attraction) #### Queensgate Shopping Centre You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt. [](https://expedia.com/Queensgate-Shopping-Centre-Hutt-Central.d553248635975698184.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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 lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/East-Harbour-Regional-Park-Mahina-Bay.d553248621532610576.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Wellington-City-Walkways-Harbour-View.d553248621532610570.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bolton Street Cemetery Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Street-Cemetery-Petone.d553248621532610565.Vacation-Attraction) #### Maori Treasures You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maori Treasures during your trip to Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Maori-Treasures-Waterloo.d6112770.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/f0ad91f8-0d40-4c7a-b8bc-b3d1400c4f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental $49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/9ab55774-da07-41ac-8759-53ff73b13b55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour $101 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49240475/dd3ead0d-ace3-43aa-801b-a8cc13ef1a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses) $73 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/12-day-guided-wellington-tour-incl-cable-car-vans-not-buses.a49240475.activity-details) ![Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket $7 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details) ![Coast to the Weta cave ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489342/2a190fcd-c68c-462f-b459-c9faeb38d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour $96 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wellington-city-heights-shared-sightseeing-tour.a46489342.activity-details) ![Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048991/a6fda73b-606c-4820-9d32-d48b652590ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch $188 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-lotr-experience-includes-weta-and-lunch.a47048991.activity-details) [See all activities in Lower Hutt](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lower-Hutt.d55359.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Sunshine Bay Hotel Deals ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/fd5b0cb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington $71 nightly $83 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews) Reception service was poor. Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610575) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/7a3e7195_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington $99 nightly $114 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) For a newer hotel I was surprised that the chair in my room had already started to fray and it hadn’t been replaced Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610575) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/f5410bd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington $89 nightly $103 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Pool was dirty and second floor. Events area was smelly. Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610575) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/1ea2b123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington $66 nightly $76 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,498 reviews) Everything was perfect from the time we checked in until check out. Used the laundry and was easy to use with instructions very clear. Took a long time for clothes to dry but unit ran quietly while we slept and wash and dry done by same machine. Highly recommend. Did not try the gym and pool. Elevator ... Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610575) ![Bolton Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1158200/1158140/bd535514_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bolton Hotel Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets Wellington $94 nightly $109 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) A fabulous hotel in the centre of town with a great coffee shop and restaurant. Easy walking everywhere in the cbd. Lovely generous sized rooms. Very good range of amenities and friendly, helpful staff. Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=1158140&PinnedHotelID=1158140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532610575) ![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/b37176ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Naumi Studio Wellington 213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington $73 nightly $85 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Perfect location. Spacious, tidy and well appointed lounge, bar, foyer and dining areas. Rooms are small but perfectly fine. A couple of housekeeping/maintenance things could be resolved in the rooms, but not worth mentioning, and they don't impact your use of the space. 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[](https://expedia.com/Lower-Hutt-Days-Bay.dx693052380299067392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lowry Bay If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lowry Bay and surrounding area, you can visit East Harbour Regional Park and Petone Foreshore. [](https://expedia.com/Lower-Hutt-Lowry-Bay.dx3000403391) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastbourne Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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