Melling
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.
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 city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Melling
Champers Motor Inn
safe, great rooms, friendly staff, easy check in. just lacking attention to detail on cleaning, but nothing major. love staying here
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Camellia Court Motel
Very friendly staff with great service, allowed us to check out late as nobody was coming in that day.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Check in and check out was a breeze with very friendly staff. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Shower was huge with excellent pressure. Towels were soft and a great size. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 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
All was as you would expect- i live part time in Wellington and stay in the city for the occasional day- great stay
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melling
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.
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 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 Dowse Art Museum.
Maungaraki
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maungaraki and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
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.
