Lower Hutt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Had a single day off from work, decided I could make it work to catch a ferry, bike into this lighthouse, and then set up an alarm to wake up at midnight to point the camera towards the sky and hope for the best. The city lights added a purple tint to things and I decided to roll with it, dog tired when I rolled into work, but thank god for the espresso machine.
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Maori children enjoying a pretty & secluded spot off the main path of Wainuiomata Recreation area, Wellington, New Zealand
Korokoro Waterfall

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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

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Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
Maori children enjoying a pretty & secluded spot off the main path of Wainuiomata Recreation area, Wellington, New Zealand

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
Panoramic aerial view of Wellington skyline, New Zealand

Hutt Central

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

Hutt Central
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Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Stokes Valley
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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 Petone Foreshore.

Woburn
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Harbour View

While Harbour View 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 Wellington City Walkways.

Harbour View
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt
The price is AU$95 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$95
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways are located ...
7/10 Good! (284 reviews)
Having viewed a number of negative reviews moments before our stay, I would say the owners of this motel have taken those comments on board, and made some measures to improve the standards, and we were very satisfied with our accommodation. We stayed in room 10, 20, and 22 which all had fantastic ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is AU$117 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$117
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
Clean, easy check in great facilities

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Quest Petone
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
The price is AU$157 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$157
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)
The ladies at the front desk were SO NICE! Thank you for all your help sorting our trailer parking and giving the kids treats. The room was pristine and spacious, the laundry facilities were great. We'll be back!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4.5 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington Lower Hutt
Stay at this luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
The property is nice and new. It located near a bus stop and it convenient to take bus to the airport. The surrounding area is also nice and quiet. Good if you dont want to stay in wellington city

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge

4.5 out of 5
42-44 Cuba St Lower Hutt
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)
Friendly staff, easy parking. Beautiful view from esplanade - handy to Ava Lodge. Had everything we required.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Ava Lodge
WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

Lower Hutt City Lower Hutt
Stay at this holiday home in Lower Hutt. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Belmont Regional Park and Wellington ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
It was a fantastic venue for a large family gathering. It is lacking a bit of love though. Lots of light bulbs are out - only 4 out of the 9 in the upstairs bathroom are working! The bottom gate was only working sometimes - so had to manually unlock it to open it - which is a problem in the ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lower Hutt

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
55
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
110
4 - Good 53%
3 - Okay
38
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

peter

great little place,will be back to stay,but not at that motel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great town. I lived there for over 60 years!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Shops and dining in close proximity, nice neighbourhoods

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Petone is way more interesting than Petone

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Feels like home.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We stayed in PETONE, some great little cafes on Jackson Street, the main shopping street. Walk along the beachfront and Wharf. Catch a train into town.

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