Petone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.
A calm lake with tall grasses in the foreground and a distant mountain range.
A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background, green hills, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Petone attractions

Petone Foreshore

8.8/10 (56 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP

NZ$25
per adult
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

NZ$95
per adult
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Private Guided Tour to Wellington

Private Self-Guided Tour to Wellington

NZ$2
per adult
Private Self-Guided Tour to Wellington
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

NZ$175
per adult
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
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Our pick of the best Petone Hotel Deals

Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is NZ$149 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$149
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (672 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Quest Petone
Avana Suites

Avana Suites

4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$119 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$119
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and ...
6.6/10 (346 reviews)
"entry from road coming from north, confusing . went in wrong entrance way. took a long time to get hot water, otherwise good service."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Avana Suites
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$159 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$159
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (636 reviews)
"This motel has everything! The best view, the best location, the best amenities. This motel felt like a hotel! I’ve been flying over to wellington many times this year, and have been booking different motels and this is the best one by far! I love that it smells so good, I love how wide the parking ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone Lower Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$119 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$119
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
Settlers Motor Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge

3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$101 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$101
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Hnry Stadium are located ...
5/10 (217 reviews)
"Room was clean, good location but had to be moved because tv was broken. 2nd room, the tv kept turning off for no reason."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Midway Pacifica Lodge
Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge

4.5 out of 5
42-44 Cuba St Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$159 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$159
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Hnry ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"Will stay again"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Ava Lodge
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Our guide on where to stay in Petone

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A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A modern building with a circular design, a flag on top, and a tree with red flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Carlyn Ennis
Open Photo by Carlyn Ennis

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

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