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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
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.
Dowse Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and cosy cafes in this walkable area.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Maungaraki
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Aircon not functioning well. Asked for help in adjusting. Didn't happen. Telephone not working, had to go to reception to ask for blanket
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
Staff were friendly, breakfast had decent choices, room had everything I needed for a short stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Location was great for quick access to CBD and Wellington foreshore. The room was good but a little on the small side. The shower however was tiny. Not really an Adult sized shower.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Clean, spacious room. Grand old building. Friendly staff and good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki
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 Dowse Art Museum.
Normandale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Normandale and surrounding area, you can visit 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 The Dowse.
Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
