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.
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.
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 coffeehouses and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Avalon
Rydges Wellington Airport
So convenient!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great check in staff, clean modern room.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Room was awesome clean and well appointed comfortable beds Also desk staff were friendly and helpful looking after our bags and taking them up to our room
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Friendly staff, Naomi at Reception was so welcoming, spotless rooms.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Location was good, great buffet. Room…..way too small for two people’s….no place for luggage!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
ibis Wellington
Quiet, comfortable, great staff
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon
Boulcott
Boulcott might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore 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 Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
Taita
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taita and surrounding area, you can visit Trentham Racecourse and Silver Stream Railway.
Naenae
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Naenae and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Waterloo
While Waterloo isn't home to many top sights, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hutt Central
While visiting Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse.
