Petone

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 carefree 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's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

￥16,144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

￥3,229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

￥7,841
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

￥10,148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

￥5,074
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket

￥8,764
per adult
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
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Where to stay in Petone

Find the best Petone areas and neighborhoods 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

While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery.

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

Te Aro

Travelers to Te Aro praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall.

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

Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating 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.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Wellington Buddhist Centre are top sights worth seeing.

A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

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