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

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
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
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
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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$157 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$157
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (659 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, fun̈ for ķids"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Quest Petone
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$111 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$111
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
6.8/10 (527 reviews)
"I have stayed here 4-5 times but yesterday was the end for us. No wifi and no heating in the room so left early. Will never stay there again"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Settlers Motor Lodge
Avana Suites

Avana Suites

4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$116 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$116
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 (343 reviews)
"Had everything you needed."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Avana Suites
Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge

3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$102 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$102
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 Petone Foreshore are ...
Midway Pacifica Lodge
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$178 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$178
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$161 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$161
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Hnry Stadium ...
8.4/10 Very good! (390 reviews)
"clean comfy and warm"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Foreshore Motor Lodge
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Our guide on where to stay in Petone

Find the best Petone areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

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

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

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