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
Nice staff, good food and a clean hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good points: very well located in city centre, airport buses serve Lambton Quay outside. Plenty of nearby places to eat. Rooms are clean, well sized and bathrooms well appointed. Desk staff helpful and friendly. Indifferent points: quirky room lighting with dimmer controls instead of individual bedside ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on 14 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
Friendly and professional staff, overall clean facilities and great location. The fitness facilities are very limited and there was a power outage at the time that further limited functionality.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
very nice hotel, great service. Parking is a bit of a pain, we used the valet which seemed like we had to, but that was expensive. rooms were nice.
Reviewed on 16 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.
