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.
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.
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.
Zealandia
Visit this protected eco-park for a taste of pre-historic New Zealand before the arrival of humans.
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Our pick of the best Petone Hotel Deals
Quest Petone
Team was awesome about letting me know when the room was ready and I checked in early
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Early access to room, friendly check in. Clean room.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Settlers Motor Lodge
Reception even though different was lovely room very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend as a good budget accommodation
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Foreshore Motor Lodge
Gret motel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Avana Suites
Harman was very helpful wih excellent customer service
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
Staff friendly. Room was clean, beds super comfortable. Great grass area for kids to play
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 Khandallah Park 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.
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.
Petone Travel Guide
- 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
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Zealandia
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Massey University
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington Zoo
- Waitangi Park
- Beehive
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- St James Theatre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Botanic Gardens
- Parliament House
- Basin Reserve
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