Sunshine Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunshine Bay
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.
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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Activities
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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 Sunshine Bay 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
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Upgrade to hotel side
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
Lovelybplace to stay
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Bay
Days Bay
While Days Bay isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and East Harbour Regional Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Eastbourne
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wainuiomata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit East Harbour Regional Park and Eastbourne Beach.
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.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
