Maungaraki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Brendan Platt
Photo by Brendan Platt

Popular places to visit

Petone Foreshore

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Petone Foreshore

Queensgate Shopping Centre

4/5(2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Dowse Art Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Dowse Art Museum

Wellington City Walkways

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Wellington City Walkways

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

Belmont Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Belmont Regional Park

Activities

Coffee roasting at Ripe Coffee Roasters.

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

AU$1,008
per adult
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$162
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,317
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
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3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour

AU$1,170
per adult
3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour
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All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

AU$340
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
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Our pick of the best Maungaraki Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$117 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$117
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,508 reviews)
"I checked in late but they made accommodations for me which was excellent and very helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$182 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$182
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very comfy and do easy to get to my flight"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$163 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$163
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I chose this hotel on the basis of its proximity to the train station, which is less than a block away. But, the Portlander bar/restaurant (inside the hotel building) was also very pleasant. No complaints."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is AU$172 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$172
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Good hotel in great location
"For a family group the room we chose, with one queen and two single beds was ideal. The room was tidy and clean. The location is very handy for the Te Papa end of Wellington too. Parking is available for a fee on a first come, first served basis."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$108 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$108
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very good customer service, great to have a restaurant on sight, and very handy to main shopping areas. Lovely comfy bed and cosy room."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$128 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$128
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,310 reviews)
"Great location, spacious room. Everything was in walking distance"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki

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Alicetown

While Alicetown may 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 Dowse Art Museum.

Alicetown
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Petone

4/5(247 area reviews)

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

Petone
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Hutt Central

If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hutt Central
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Woburn

While Woburn may 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 Dowse Art Museum.

Woburn
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Moera

Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Moera
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Waiwhetu

When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waiwhetu

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