Fairfield Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums 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 cosy cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Fairfield
Rydges Wellington Airport
The only thing that made this room good was location to the airport, unfortunately there were too many negatives. The shower was filthy, the sheets weren’t overly clean. No restaurant or even “snack” option as we arrived after 10pm and to top it off we were right next to a generator that went on ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Our room was comfortable and spacious with a lovely harbour view. The central location made it easy to access the cable car, shopping and the harbour ferries.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
We were supposed to stay at Rydes Wellington and had booked two nights. The booking was done through Expedia and I had reached out to the hotel by text because the weather was terrible and suggested that we would stay back. I didn’t get a text message back from the hotel. We had to get a hotel in ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The location is excellent and so central. There are shops, restaurants and amenities such as the cable car moments away.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Bien
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Room and bathroom fine, bed comfortable. Only issue was no milk only creamer but not a major issue
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairfield
Waterloo
Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Epuni
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Epuni and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Maori Treasures.
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Maori Treasures.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Maori Treasures and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.
Naenae
While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Petone Foreshore and Belmont Regional Park.
