Mahina Bay
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.
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.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
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
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Mahina Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Damn, there was a pool? All good except for dirty windows when in the restaurant looking out at the view. Maybe the pool needed to be better advertised or that was my fault not knowing about it.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Wonderful staff. Excellent dinner in the restaurant. Very convenient for the airport and good discounts from the EVT program.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The hotel is well sighted - convenient, parking using valet service a real plus, easy to get to Staff were really helpful Room was good
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The breakfast was epic, the staff were competent (Yetkin was exceptional), and the rooms are honestly excellent. Very impressed!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Bolton Hotel
Always a good stay.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Only went to bar for pre theatre drinks, staff were great and made the wife a cocktail that wasn’t on the list
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mahina Bay
Days Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Days Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Eastbourne Beach and East Harbour Regional Park.
Lowry Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lowry Bay and surrounding area, you can visit East Harbour Regional Park and Petone Foreshore.
Wainuiomata
While Wainuiomata might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seaview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seaview and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and East Harbour Regional Park.
Gracefield
While Gracefield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
