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 charming cafes 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.
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.
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
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Our pick of the best Melling Hotel Deals
Champers Motor Inn
Very helpful host, very clean, very comfortable bed, Has everything you need
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Yes and yes, clean room and very tasty food
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Spotless, all the comforts you need
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Would recommend Gilmer - I arrived after hours and everything was set up for me including parking which is very easy and convenient. The hotel is easy to access from SH1 which reduces city driving. The room had everything I needed. I didn’t need aircon but there was a fan.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Melling
Harbour View
While Harbour View 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.
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 The Dowse.
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 The Dowse.
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.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Melling Travel Guide
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- The Weta Cave
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- TSB Bank Arena
- Lambton Quay
- Raumati Beach
- Zealandia
- Wellington Zoo
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Waitangi Park
- St James Theatre
- Beehive
- Massey University
- Archives New Zealand
- The Opera House
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea
- Botanic Gardens
- Trentham Racecourse
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- City Gallery Wellington
