Sunshine Bay
Lower Hutt
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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.
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.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
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.
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.
Things to do

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Sunshine Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Friendly staff to welcome you at 1am in the morning
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, had everything we needed. Check in was perfect, staff member was spot on.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026

Rydges Wellington
The staff were very helpful and welcoming. The room was comfy, spacious and clean. Sadly the pool was not open due to maintenance and we were not forewarned.
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2026

ibis Wellington
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Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The kitchen was great clean bathroom I was more than comfortable
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Bay

Days Bay
While Days Bay isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and East Harbour Regional Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lowry Bay
When in Lowry Bay, you can plan a visit to East Harbour Regional Park and Petone Foreshore, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

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.

Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and Maori Treasures are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Moera
Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maori Treasures and Petone Foreshore.
