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.
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
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
Our pick of the best Petone Hotel Deals
Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Petone
Newlands
Newlands is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Petone Foreshore and Interislander Ferry Terminal.
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 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.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Petone?
- Hotels Near Wellington, Greater Wellington
- Which hotel chains are in Petone?
- More holiday ideas
- Petone Foreshore
- Bolton Street Cemetery
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Lambton Quay
- Courtenay Place
- Wellington Zoo
- Sky Stadium
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Wellington Cable Car
- Zealandia
- TSB Bank Arena
- Newtown Park
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Raumati Beach
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- Massey University
- St James Theatre
- Basin Reserve
- Trentham Racecourse
- Botanic Gardens
- Queensgate Shopping Centre
- Waitangi Park