Sunshine Bay
Lower Hutt
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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.
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 charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.
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.
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
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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)
Top hotels in Sunshine Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Friendly staff to welcome you at 1am in the morning
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, had everything we needed. Check in was perfect, staff member was spot on.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The staff were very helpful and welcoming. The room was comfy, spacious and clean. Sadly the pool was not open due to maintenance and we were not forewarned.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
ibis Wellington
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The kitchen was great clean bathroom I was more than comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine 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.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Seaview
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seaview and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Maori Treasures.
Moera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Moera and surrounding area, you can visit Maori Treasures and Petone Foreshore.
