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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast
Top hotels in Mahina Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Very convenient location"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Highly recommend for comfort and convenience."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
"Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Spacious rooms, nice and central to town"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Very handy location, staff very friendly, great breakfast, spacious room and very comfortable bed"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

ibis Wellington
"Oh the parking but all good in the end"
Reviewed on May 23, 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 Wainuiomata Golf Club 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.
