Waiwhetu
Lower Hutt
Visit Waiwhetu
Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Waiwhetu

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"I would prefer shower not over bath. Not good for elderly folk."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Very convenient & very helpful staff"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Rydges Wellington
"The good stuff, the staff were very good, room was nice. The bad stuff The TV was too technical for both me and the wife, it needed to be paired with my phone which took me ages to work out, watched a little TV then went for a walk, the TV stopped working when I left the room as it was paired to ..."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Parking spaces available were too tight for my 8Seater rental. Noisy roofing at night as was on top floor. Apart from that it was a great experience."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Excellent place to stay right in the heart of everything. parking can be a little tight for bigger vehicles other than that an awesome experience."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"Staff were excellent and very friendly. Very helpful and accommodating allowing us to leave luggage there and park early. Room was relatively tidy, the curtains did not close fully and let a lot of light in. TV did not work well with only 2 channels working. Had a few odd stains on the bed sheets. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
Where to stay in Waiwhetu

Petone
Seaside views, cafes, and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave 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.

Hutt Central
While visiting Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse.
Stokes Valley
While Stokes Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre.



