Lower Hutt Travel Guide

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Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Had a single day off from work, decided I could make it work to catch a ferry, bike into this lighthouse, and then set up an alarm to wake up at midnight to point the camera towards the sky and hope for the best. The city lights added a purple tint to things and I decided to roll with it, dog tired when I rolled into work, but thank god for the espresso machine.
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Maori children enjoying a pretty & secluded spot off the main path of Wainuiomata Recreation area, Wellington, New Zealand
Korokoro Waterfall

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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

Maori children enjoying a pretty & secluded spot off the main path of Wainuiomata Recreation area, Wellington, New Zealand

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.

Wainuiomata
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Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
Panoramic aerial view of Wellington skyline, New Zealand

Hutt Central

If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.

Hutt Central
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Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Stokes Valley
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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.

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Naenae

While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.

Naenae
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$112 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$112
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways are located ...
7/10 Good! (293 reviews)
A tidy, reasonably well appointed property. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating with a checkin near mid-night. Good value for money.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Champers Motor Inn
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is NZ$118 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$118
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
Small tidy room

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Angus Hotel
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is NZ$149 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$149
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (623 reviews)
Good, clean and convenient

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Quest Petone
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4.5 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington Lower Hutt
Stay at this luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
Room was great, clean and spacious

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge

4.5 out of 5
42-44 Cuba St Lower Hutt
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (395 reviews)
Ava lodge is brilliant. Clean, comfy beds, spacious and we were lucky enough to have a balcony. The beds are comfy with lovely linen. And the bathroom especially the shower is huge.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Ava Lodge
WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

Lower Hutt City Lower Hutt
Stay at this holiday home in Lower Hutt. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Belmont Regional Park and Wellington ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
no pets allowed even though they say it is pet friendly.house needs a deep clean in the shower areas.water needs to be sorted ASAP. no pressure in top bathroom.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lower Hutt

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
55
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
110
4 - Good 53%
3 - Okay
38
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

peter

great little place,will be back to stay,but not at that motel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great town. I lived there for over 60 years!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Shops and dining in close proximity, nice neighbourhoods

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Petone is way more interesting than Petone

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Feels like home.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We stayed in PETONE, some great little cafes on Jackson Street, the main shopping street. Walk along the beachfront and Wharf. Catch a train into town.

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