Petone Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Te Papa

Te Papa

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

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

Te Papa
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

4/5(1,139 reviews)

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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Cuba Street Mall which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

4/5(1,370 reviews)

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

Cuba Street Mall
Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

4/5(985 reviews)

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

Courtenay Place
Wellington Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals as well as a family

Wellington Zoo

4.5/5(125 reviews)

Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.

Wellington Zoo
Zealandia

Zealandia

4.5/5(88 reviews)

A fascinating eco-attraction that takes you back in history to explore prehistoric New Zealand.

Zealandia

Activities

Coffee roasting at Ripe Coffee Roasters.

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

AU$980
per adult
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Maori Tour

AU$356
per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
Take the best Wellington tour

Half Day Tour of Wellington

AU$115
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$158
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$176
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
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Our pick of the best Petone Hotel Deals

Quest Petone
Quest Petone
4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$146 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"Excellent, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms great service"

Reviewed on 2 May 2023

Quest Petone
Midway Pacifica Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge
3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$108 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Stay at this 3-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone Foreshore ...
5/10 (191 reviews)
"Although somewhat dated, the property was good and had all the necessary facilities. It was a shame that the kitchen was dirty and needed a good clean. Otherwise the property would have been great. However the Supervisor was very apologetic and upgraded us to better and cleaner accommodation at no ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Midway Pacifica Lodge
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4 out of 5
7 Tory St, Lower Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is AU$188 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (532 reviews)
"Lovely people and was willing to stay open until our interlaces boat got in due to wrather."

Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Foreshore Motor Lodge
Foreshore Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$157 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)
Great accommodation in Taupō Centre!
"Great accommodation in Taupō Centre!"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

Foreshore Motor Lodge
Dupont Executive Motels
Dupont Executive Motels
4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$128 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$128
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
6.6/10 (287 reviews)
"Check in staff unfriendly"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Dupont Executive Motels
The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband
The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband
Petone
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lower Hutt. Enjoy a garden and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Fantastic heritage home from home stay
"This property is gorgeous and well appointed with everything we needed. We stayed over Christmas and the owners even put up a Christmas tree for us. The location is perfect for driving to Wellington and the Hutt valley."

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Petone

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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.

Johnsonville
Old St Paul\'s which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Parliament House are top sights worth seeing.

Pipitea
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

4/5(162 area reviews)

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

Thorndon
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Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

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

Oriental Bay
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Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai
Wellington which includes a city, a sunset and a bridge

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Wellington Waterfront

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