Waterloo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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 cosy cafes in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing 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: Guided City Tour with 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 Waterloo Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Friendly staff to welcome you at 1am in the morning
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
The location is second to none. From the foyer straight down the lift and you are in the terminal, rain or shine you do not need to go outside at all. Staff helpful and very friendly. Room had everything you need for overnight stay, we liked our beds beautiful and comfy. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Great location and breakfast sadly got parking ticket outside. Unsure of what was available or not.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Parking was secure, telephone in our room didn't work so couldn't call reception. TV was to old to be able to connect device to to watch a movie, bathroom really dated and had black mould.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The kitchen was great clean bathroom I was more than comfortable
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterloo
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Moera
Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maori Treasures and Petone Foreshore.
Melling
When in Melling, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
