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$26
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
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

NZ$175
per adult
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
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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 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$149
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Quest Petone
Avana Suites

Avana Suites

4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$116 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$116
9 Oct - 10 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 (349 reviews)
"Very Clean ,well maintained,spacious rooms with all facilities & all amenities with sufficient parking for larger 4wd vehicles with roof boxes. Very friendly, supportive and cooperative staff, Best part i liked was the Bond system,instant cash refund on departure."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Avana Suites
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$181 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$181
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (639 reviews)
"Have been back here the second time and it just keeps getting better! I booked 2 different rooms for our group. They gave us an upgrade so we can be closer to one another. The staff are just too nice. Parking space is HUGE. The motel always smells so good. We love the homey feel of this motel. I ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$102 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$102
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
6.6/10 (536 reviews)
"Two day stay was successful. Quiet room location. Easy parking. Staff helpful with a water issue. Bedding clean and comfortable. Kitchen good."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Settlers Motor Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge

3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$100 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$100
11 Oct - 12 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 Petone Foreshore are ...
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$169 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$169
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 Petone ...
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

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 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.

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.

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