Melling 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.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre
Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the cosy cafes and fascinating museums 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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Melling
Champers Motor Inn
Comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Camellia Court Motel
It was your average motel, quite adequate for a night or two.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Nice staff, good food and a clean hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good location
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melling
Harbour View
While Harbour View 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.
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.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.
Woburn
While Woburn 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 Petone Foreshore.
Maungaraki
While there might not be top attractions in Maungaraki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways.
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.
