Maungaraki
Lower Hutt
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.
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.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Maungaraki
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay. Quiet, clean and the staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, very quite and bed was comfortable. Staff at checkin gave me an late checkout.
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean . Did not eat in restaurant
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The room was neat and tidy but we only had enough coffee for one day and we stayed two. It was not topped up at all. We had parking which was a very tight fit.
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Bolton Hotel
Room was clean, food was great, and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfast was great. Shower was crap.
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki
Normandale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Normandale and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
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.
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.
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.
