Wainuiomata
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.
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 lively bars 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.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and lively bars 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

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: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Wainuiomata

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reception service was poor.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
For a newer hotel I was surprised that the chair in my room had already started to fray and it hadn’t been replaced
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Rydges Wellington
We did not use restaurant. The room was ideal with the lounge/ dining/ kitchen space as we were a family group with toddler and could get together without all sitting on the bed! Luggage drop no issue with friendly staff. Swimming pool and small gym also available. Location was great. Access to railway ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Everything was perfect from the time we checked in until check out. Used the laundry and was easy to use with instructions very clear. Took a long time for clothes to dry but unit ran quietly while we slept and wash and dry done by same machine. Highly recommend. Did not try the gym and pool. Elevator ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Bolton Hotel
A fabulous hotel in the centre of town with a great coffee shop and restaurant. Easy walking everywhere in the cbd. Lovely generous sized rooms. Very good range of amenities and friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Perfect location to walk around town, clean and comfortable, quirky, convenient parking
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wainuiomata

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waiwhetu
While Waiwhetu isn't home to many top sights, Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
