Kelson Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
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.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars 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.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Kelson
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of Wellington. It features clean rooms, friendly staff, and easy access to shops and the waterfront, making it a great value choice despite slightly dated interiors.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Excellent locations for early flight out of wellington
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Room was comfortable and clean; staff were friendly and helpful; can't comment on bar as I didn't use it.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Love the fact you can park the car onsite . Everything was very good, my only issue was the room was very noisy with the loud wind and some trucks (dustman?) throughout the night . Great location for everything , would book again, think a room on the other-side would ok
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
It’s a good location and easy to get around from. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Fantastic location in a beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kelson
Taita
Taita might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Trentham Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Avalon
While Avalon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Belmont
Though Belmont may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
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.
Naenae
While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.