Popular places to visit
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.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Maungaraki
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great hotel, friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great for flights.
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Rydges Wellington
Lovely
Reviewed on 24 Nov, 2025
Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Our room was clean and spacious. The location is so convenient that is walkable to Lambton Quay where you can dine, shopping and shop for your grocery. The cable tram station is also there. If you drive to the hotel, make sure to book the hotel parking in advance. Otherwise, you will need to park ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. Clean room. Comfy bed.
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki
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 Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Normandale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Normandale and surrounding area, you can visit Wellington City Walkways and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
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 Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
