Petone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Popular places to visit

Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
Activities

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

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

Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Petone Hotel Deals

Quest Petone
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Foreshore Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Dupont Executive Motels
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Midway Pacifica Lodge
Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Petone

Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Crofton Downs
While there might not be top attractions in Crofton Downs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Petone?
- Hotels Near Wellington, Greater Wellington
- Which hotel chains are in Petone?
- More holiday ideas
- Petone Foreshore
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Raumati Beach
- St James Theatre
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Botanic Gardens
- Trentham Racecourse
What kind of hotels are in Petone?
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Which hotel chains are in Petone?
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