Kelson Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Things to do

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

Wellington Highlights Half Day Private Shore Tour

Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Kelson

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"My go to hotel when travelling to Wellington. The staff are helpful, my room is always ready when I arrive and the rooms are nice and quiet. Bonus is that their hotel lift takes you straight down to Lambton Quay for ease of accessing the shops and eateries. The buffet breakfast is pretty good ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"The risotto was cold and inedible."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Good location"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Kelson

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Wainuiomata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.
Eastbourne
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.
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.




