Point Howard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Point Howard
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Our pick of the best Point Howard Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location is great. Clean and spacious with great view of the waterfront and city
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Fourth visit to this hotel. Very convenient for everything with good breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay here staff helpful as requested easy access to lift as my wife and myself have both had hip replacement and didn’t want me to lift our travel luggage to far. Was allowed to park at rear of property for easy access. Lovely location for city centre and ferry terminal
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
This was our 3rd stay and everything was as expected. Staff is great and we love your cocktail menu :-) There was a power outage in the morning, affecting part of the hotel and the staff handled it well and calmly. We will be back. Thank you for making our stay a pleasant experience again.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
ibis Wellington
Room was clean, staff were friendly and courteous. Matters requiring attention Room 829: 1. Ensuite sink needs drain unblocking 2. Ensuite air extraction very poor, everything steamed up very quickly 3. TV console trim coming adrift, needs glueing back in place before a guest walking between bed ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Point Howard
Lowry Bay
When in Lowry Bay, you can plan a visit to East Harbour Regional Park and Petone Foreshore, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seaview
Seaview might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and East Harbour Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Moera
Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Petone Foreshore.
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.
