Petone
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can do some window-shopping at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
The Weta Cave
Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples
Top hotels in Petone
Settlers Motor Lodge
Generally 4 star.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Clean and comfortable. A bit street noise and the room smelled of old carpet.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Quest Petone
Staff is courteous. Everything was clean. Bed and pillows are very comfortable. Only issue is the fridge is quite noisy at its cycle, it vibrates and hisses (yes weird). As a light sleeper, it bothered me.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Foreshore Motor Lodge
Easy parking, short walk to restaurants.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Avana Suites
Harman was very helpful wih excellent customer service
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Midway Pacifica Lodge
All good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Petone
Johnsonville
Some popular features of Johnsonville include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Interislander Ferry Terminal or Sky Stadium are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Khandallah
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khandallah and surrounding area, you can visit Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sky Stadium.
Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.
Oriental Bay
If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Hataitai
Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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