Waiwhetu
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 top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
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
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Waiwhetu
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
For the money, it was average. Parking was an issue for $35/day. It was hard to get one on the right level.
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Quick check-in & out, great rooms, good breakfast
Reviewed on 1 May, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Breakfast was fine. Plenty to choose from.
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
I love staying at Naumai mainly for the decor but also the staff are so friendly and helpful from the time you walk on the door until the time you leave they are all just so nice. That was my 3rd stay there and I will definitely be back
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
ibis Wellington
Nice breakfast comfy bed and pillows. Only issue was intermittent rushing water noise from the bathroom in the night. Was very loud and would wake me up. Nice and handy to course at vic uni
Reviewed on 5 May, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
A great location, close to the town. Quiet and clean. Just what we needed in the city, and the basic kitchen was a bonus.
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waiwhetu
Waterloo
Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gracefield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gracefield and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Moera
Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
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.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and East Harbour Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
