Petone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
Activities
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Our pick of the best Petone Hotel Deals
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
Quest Petone
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Foreshore Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Settlers Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
Dupont Executive Motels
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Midway Pacifica Lodge
Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Petone
Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Crofton Downs
While there might not be top attractions in Crofton Downs, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden and Interislander Ferry Terminal.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Petone Foreshore
- Bolton Street Cemetery
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Massey University
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Raumati Beach
- St James Theatre
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Archives New Zealand
- Botanic Gardens
- Newtown Park
- Trentham Racecourse
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