Sunshine Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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.

Truby King House & Garden

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 cosy 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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Wellington City Walkways

Bolton Street Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Bolton Street Cemetery

Activities

Coffee roasting at Ripe Coffee Roasters.

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

AU$992
per adult
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$160
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

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

AU$178
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,310
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Recreate iconic scenes from the movie!

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all

AU$169
per adult
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all
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Our pick of the best Sunshine Bay Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is AU$168 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$168
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Always a lovely stay. Great if you can get a water front room with a view. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$125 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$125
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,553 reviews)
"Really amazing staff. Very knowledgeable bar staff, impressed with Emily (I think) who was telling me all about the differences in Whisky or Whiskey"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$172 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$172
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
"Stayed here on several occassions haven't been disappointed to date."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$109 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$109
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,337 reviews)
"Close to the lambton quay area. Was a great basic hitel. Had all we needed"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$190 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$190
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient, very nice room"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$82 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$82
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff service excellent. Our flight times had changed so asked for a late checkout no worries sorted straight away really appreciated. This is my 5th stay there at the ibis Wellington in the last 3 years and will be going back again now my main stay in Wellington."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

ibis Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Bay

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Days Bay

While Days Bay isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore are some notable places to visit nearby.

Days Bay
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Lowry Bay

When in Lowry Bay, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Eastbourne Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lowry Bay
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Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
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Wainuiomata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.

Wainuiomata
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Seaview

Seaview might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and Eastbourne Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seaview
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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 Dowse Art Museum.

Moera

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