Waiwhetu Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Visit Waiwhetu
Things to do

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Waiwhetu

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"I’d definitely stay there again"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Everything is perfect"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Great central place to stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Nice and comfy stay, quiet place"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Fantastic comfortable stay. Breakfast was delicious, lots of choice. Friendly and helpful staff. We hope to stay again if we are back in Wellington!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Clean and tidy."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Waiwhetu

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.
Stokes Valley
Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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



