Avalon
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Dowse Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Avalon
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A little overpriced but this is a proper hotel.. and you will have your expectations met.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
convenient stay for catching early overseas flights. takes the stress out of starting the trip.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Still in the process of new owners taking over, so for example can’t accept Amex yet. Most things remain the same - lots of opportunities for new owners to improve, from a fairly average spa with only a few jets working for 3 minutes at a time, to noisy rooms with average aircon. Breakfast very overpriced ...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
it was unique
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Staff were quick to respond to my email enquiries and room was clean, spacious with quality bed linen and amenities. We will definitely be staying again
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
ibis Wellington
Nice breakfast comfy bed and pillows. Only issue was intermittent rushing water noise from the bathroom in the night. Was very loud and would wake me up. Nice and handy to course at vic uni
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
Boulcott
Boulcott might not have many top sights, but Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Epuni
While Epuni might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Taita
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taita and surrounding area, you can visit Belmont Regional Park and Trentham Racecourse.
Kelson
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kelson and surrounding area, you can visit Belmont Regional Park and Wellington City Walkways.
Naenae
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Naenae and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Belmont Regional Park.
Waterloo
While Waterloo isn't home to many top sights, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
