Kelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a care-free 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 enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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 top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dowse Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Our pick of the best Kelson Hotel Deals
WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD
The drive up to the manor was hard to manoeuvre in certain areas due to us having a 12 seater transit van. We had alot of wet weather during our stay so had alot of water and debris on the driveway also.In saying that, the manor was exactly what we wanted. It had enough space to accomodate all of ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Buffet breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of food. The staff are polite and efficient. The location of the hotel is excellent and within easy walking distance of Te Papa, theatres,Parliament and restaurants. The only downside of my stay was an excessive bond($100 per room per day) as I do ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean, comfortable room. Reasonable price compared to most hotels right at the airport. Very convenient
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Rydges Wellington
Still in the process of new owners taking over, so for example can’t accept Amex yet. Most things remain the same - lots of opportunities for new owners to improve, from a fairly average spa with only a few jets working for 3 minutes at a time, to noisy rooms with average aircon. Breakfast very overpriced ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
it was unique
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Staff were quick to respond to my email enquiries and room was clean, spacious with quality bed linen and amenities. We will definitely be staying again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kelson
Taita
Taita might not have many top sights, but Belmont Regional Park and Trentham Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Avalon
While Avalon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Belmont Regional Park and Petone Foreshore.
Belmont
Though Belmont may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Belmont Regional Park and Petone Foreshore.
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Epuni
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Epuni and surrounding area, you can visit Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Stokes Valley
Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Belmont Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
