Petone Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Wellington Zoo
Chill with the big cats, spend some quality time with the red pandas and hang with the gibbons at New Zealand's original zoo.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
7-Day Coasts and Culture From Auckland
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 3 Wilderness Whitewater Duckie Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Petone
Newlands
Newlands is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Petone Foreshore and Interislander Ferry Terminal.
Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Beehive are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- More holiday ideas
- Petone Foreshore
- Bolton Street Cemetery
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Wellington Zoo
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- TSB Bank Arena
- Raumati Beach
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Massey University
- Zealandia
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Newtown Park
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- Trentham Racecourse
- Basin Reserve
- The Opera House
- Southern Cross Hospital
- ASB Sports Centre