Melling 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 lively bars 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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Activities
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Our pick of the best Melling Hotel Deals
Champers Motor Inn
No staff in attendance. Room clean and new carpet but very limited amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Camellia Court Motel
Enjoyed our stay clean tidy unit
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reception service was poor.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
For a newer hotel I was surprised that the chair in my room had already started to fray and it hadn’t been replaced
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
We did not use restaurant. The room was ideal with the lounge/ dining/ kitchen space as we were a family group with toddler and could get together without all sitting on the bed! Luggage drop no issue with friendly staff. Swimming pool and small gym also available. Location was great. Access to railway ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Everything was perfect from the time we checked in until check out. Used the laundry and was easy to use with instructions very clear. Took a long time for clothes to dry but unit ran quietly while we slept and wash and dry done by same machine. Highly recommend. Did not try the gym and pool. Elevator ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melling
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.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.
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 Maori Treasures.
Maungaraki
While there might not be top attractions in Maungaraki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
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.
Normandale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Normandale and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
