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.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
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.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space 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 charming cafes 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.
Activities
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Our pick of the best Avalon Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Dining room and bar staff were outstanding
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great room and very convenient.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was good but had to ask for extra items during the week as they ran out. Loved the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
WQ Wellington Quarter
Great staff. Room was clean, comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Some stickiness on bedside table Room beautifully decorated
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Taita
Taita might not have many top sights, but Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre 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 Queensgate Shopping Centre and Belmont Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waterloo
Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.
