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.
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.
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 lively bars and fascinating museums 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.
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: Return 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)
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Maungaraki
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great Location, staff friendly and efficient, parking good but could be cheaper.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Didn't have breakfast, so no comment. The major restaurant was closed, but the Peltonen had a simple menu and their food was excellent. Well done to who ever is in charge of Food & Beverage there
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Position of hotel to Wellington attractions was the biggest plus
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Staff was fantastic, hotel in a perfect Location, walking distance to bay, train station, shops etc etc, great breakfast and the drinks from the bar at the Hotel also fantastic
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
ibis Wellington
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was one of the best we have seen at a hotel, with a lot of options. The room was very quiet and the location was good. The room was a bit outdated but clean, but the bed kept rolling away from the wall if we tried to sit up against the ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The hotel is nice if a little run down. The staff are excellent but the surroundings of the hotel are a little dicey.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki
Harbour View
While Harbour View isn't home to many top sights, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways are some notable places to visit nearby.
Melling
While Melling isn't home to many top sights, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alicetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alicetown and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
Hutt Central
While visiting Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse.
Woburn
While Woburn 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.
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.
