Sunshine Bay Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Visit Sunshine Bay
Things to do

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Sunshine Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"We loved our room. Very comfortable"
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Rydges Hotel Wellington Airport, is perfect for those who have early flights. The room was good, the bed was comfortable and you didnt hear the planes outside however, the air cond made up for the lack of plane noise! The resturant was ok, the menu was quite limited but the service was good. Would ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Was fab!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Easy walk to te papa"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

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
While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.



