Maungaraki
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maori Treasures during your trip to Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums 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 Maungaraki
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay. Quiet, clean and the staff were excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, very quite and bed was comfortable. Staff at checkin gave me an late checkout.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean . Did not eat in restaurant
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The room was neat and tidy but we only had enough coffee for one day and we stayed two. It was not topped up at all. We had parking which was a very tight fit.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Bolton Hotel
Room was clean, food was great, and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfast was great. Shower was crap.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki
Normandale
While Normandale 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 Wellington City Walkways.
Melling
While Melling isn't home to many top sights, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum 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 Dowse Art Museum.
Hutt Central
While visiting Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum.
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 Dowse Art Museum.
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.
