Petone Travel Guide

Wellington

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.
A calm lake with tall grasses in the foreground and a distant mountain range.
A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background, green hills, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Petone attractions

Petone Foreshore

8.8/10 (56 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.145.265
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Rp2.498.761
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Full Day Tour of Wellington

Rp3.227.566
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour of Wellington
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey

Rp2.602.876
per adult
Wellington’s Historical Walking Odyssey
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.822.013
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Rp2.290.531
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Top hotels in Petone

Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is Rp1.155.142 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp1.155.142
Rp1.328.413 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Quest Petone
Avana Suites

Avana Suites

4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is Rp1.262.599 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.262.599
Rp1.451.989 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and ...
6.6/10 (343 reviews)
"Had everything you needed."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Avana Suites
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone Lower Hutt
The price is Rp1.038.237 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.038.237
Rp1.193.973 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
Settlers Motor Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge

3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
The price is Rp990.095 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp990.095
Rp1.138.609 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone Foreshore are ...
5/10 (217 reviews)
"Room was clean, good location but had to be moved because tv was broken. 2nd room, the tv kept turning off for no reason."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Midway Pacifica Lodge
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
The price is Rp1.535.102 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.535.102
Rp1.765.367 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St Lower Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.504.226 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.504.226
Rp1.729.860 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone Foreshore ...
8.4/10 Very good! (391 reviews)
"Excellent hosts tidy clean and close to All amenities"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Foreshore Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Petone

Find the best Petone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

A waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

A modern building with a circular design, a flag on top, and a tree with red flowers in the foreground.
Photo by Carlyn Ennis
Open Photo by Carlyn Ennis

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

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