Avalon Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Things to do

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Avalon

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Very warm welcome at reception. Staff friendly & professional. Nice room. Recently refurbished on 24th floor. Excellent location on lambton quay."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington
"Its become a go to for a family night away. Great location, clean well presented rooms and excellent swimming pool"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"I let staff know what I think is needed. Thank you."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"The room was clean and the amenities are great"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Great place good location helpful staff"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Avalon

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 Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.




