Sunshine Bay
Lower Hutt
Visit Sunshine Bay
Things to do

Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Sunshine Bay

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great stay the place is well kept and the breakfast was excellent. Will book again"
Reviewed on 8 Sept, 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Wellington
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."
Reviewed on 4 Sept, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."
Reviewed on 7 Sept, 2026

ibis Wellington
"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."
Reviewed on 7 Sept, 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"It's not the best hotel we've ever stayed at, but it's definitely the best in Wellington. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice view of the harbour. Byredo products were a nice touch. Good service, excellent food and drinks. Wish the TVs would have been Smart TVs with Netflix/Disney etc as it was weird ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept, 2026
Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

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.
Eastbourne
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.
Naenae
While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.




