Hutt Central Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Visit Hutt Central
Popular places to visit
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
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.
Dowse Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and cosy cafes in this walkable area.
The Dowse
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Dowse in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Hutt Central
The Angus Hotel
Small tidy room
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Staff, breakfast was the worst I’ve ever had
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Nice staff, good food and a clean hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good points: very well located in city centre, airport buses serve Lambton Quay outside. Plenty of nearby places to eat. Rooms are clean, well sized and bathrooms well appointed. Desk staff helpful and friendly. Indifferent points: quirky room lighting with dimmer controls instead of individual bedside ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hutt Central
Woburn
While Woburn may 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 Petone Foreshore.
Harbour View
While Harbour View may 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 Wellington City Walkways.
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
Waterloo
Waterloo might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways 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 Wellington City Walkways.
Alicetown
While Alicetown may 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 Wellington City Walkways.
