Petone Travel 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.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
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.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Wellington Zoo
Chill with the big cats, spend some quality time with the red pandas and hang with the gibbons at New Zealand's original zoo.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
7-Day Coasts and Culture From Auckland
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 3 Wilderness Whitewater Duckie Tour
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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.
Khandallah
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khandallah and surrounding area, you can visit Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sky Stadium.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Beehive 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.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- More holiday ideas
- Petone Foreshore
- Bolton Street Cemetery
- Te Papa
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Wellington Zoo
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- Zealandia
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- TSB Bank Arena
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Newtown Park
- Raumati Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Beehive
- Massey University
- Oriental Parade
- St James Theatre
- The Opera House
- Basin Reserve
- Trentham Racecourse
- Botanic Gardens
- Waitangi Park