Petone Travel Guide

Wellington

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Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

5/5(34 reviews)

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

Te Papa
Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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

Cuba Street Mall
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Wellington Central Business District
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Courtenay Place
Lambton Quay

Lambton Quay

4.5/5(16 reviews)

During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Lambton Quay
TSB Arena which includes modern architecture

TSB Bank Arena

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

TSB Bank Arena

Things to do

Coffee roasting at Ripe Coffee Roasters.

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

฿20,863
per adult
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,399
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,743
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

฿1,132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,359
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

฿1,708
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Top hotels in Petone

Settlers Motor Lodge
Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,410 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿2,410
฿2,771 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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 ...
6.8/10 (373 reviews)
Good stay 2 nights
"Comfortable motel, staff helpful, handy Petone railway station, can sit in shower unit."

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Quest Petone
Quest Petone
4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is ฿2,642 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
฿2,642
฿3,039 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (578 reviews)
"Appreciate the room was ventilated well compared to the previous booking."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Quest Petone
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4 out of 5
7 Tory St, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿3,573 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿3,573
฿4,109 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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! (544 reviews)
"This place was amazing clean fresh and light, very well run. The staff were very helpful. Would recommend this place."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Foreshore Motor Lodge
Foreshore Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿3,074 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿3,074
฿3,535 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (353 reviews)
"Short walk to restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Foreshore Motor Lodge
Dupont Executive Motels
Dupont Executive Motels
4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,476 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿2,476
฿2,847 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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 (291 reviews)
"Only stayed one night so not enough time to judge the whole place. The room was good and spacious. The bed was uncomfortable and dipped in the middle. The extractor fan in the bathroom did not work"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Dupont Executive Motels
Midway Pacifica Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge
3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,144 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
฿2,144
฿2,465 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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 (195 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Petone

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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
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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
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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

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