Point Howard Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Visit Point Howard
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.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Truby King House & Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Truby King House & Garden, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the charming 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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Point Howard
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Great breakfast buffet, think need to update food menu especially ordering late night snacks bit of a poor selection and what you do get ain't worth the price. Room good clean bed comfy, problem top floor 25 you can hear your neighbour talking etc when inside your bathroom bit of worry hearing neighbours. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
"Clean and modern. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Loved it there, staff brilliant and nothing was to much. So, so nice and considerate."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"A great place for a three person business stay. Eveyone was happy with their room. Beds were comfortable and nicely fitted. Bathroom was a bit basic but very clean. When I had a water pressure issue in my shower they waited my room without hesitation."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
"It was an average hotel at a reasonable price. The location is great and the staff are helpful"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with our room, services available from check-in to check-out. Also the proximity to the city centre. Highly recommend our stay to others and would be staying here again if in Wellington."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Point Howard
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.
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.
Stokes Valley
Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Belmont Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Korokoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Korokoro and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
