Avalon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour
Our pick of the best Avalon Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Lovely room. Breakfast was excellent. Good price. Only complaint someone started a vacuum cleaner at 7 o'clock while I was still trying to sleep"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great location. Close to central city but quiet. Nice and clean room. Access to free EV charging even though limited to 1 station."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Avalon

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore 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.
Alicetown
While Alicetown 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 Wellington City Walkways.




