Avalon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
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 cosy cafes and fascinating museums 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.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Activities
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Our pick of the best Avalon Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Quick check-in, convenient location for onwards travel, great room
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ok
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
While the room was otherwise fine, the shower head was broken and only pointed toward the wall. The heat pump was also right next to the bed and quite noisy, which affected sleep.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The shower is small. It’s had to take a shower. The location is hilly. It’s tiring to go up and down the steps. The staffs are friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
We were really looking forward to our stay. I had spent a long time choosing to stay based on reviews so maybe had higher expectations than I should have. Unfortunately the uncourteous receptionist set the stay off on a sour note. She was curt and unwelcoming, and this continued when we had to ask ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
Cleanliness, friendliness and efficiency of staff. Super convenient location
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Maori Treasures.
Epuni
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Epuni and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
Taita
Taita might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Trentham Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waterloo
Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
