Kelson
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
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Top hotels in Kelson
Rydges Wellington Airport
Easy access to airport
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff are friendly and very helpful. Location was close to the waterfront and easy access to local restaurants via Lambton quay. The room was large and great for our family.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was spacious. We ate at the Portland, the hotel restaurant and had delicious beef fillet. Very nice stay.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay here staff helpful as requested easy access to lift as my wife and myself have both had hip replacement and didn’t want me to lift our travel luggage to far. Was allowed to park at rear of property for easy access. Lovely location for city centre and ferry terminal
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great room in a great location.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
Nice hotel in quiet area yet walking distance ro evrything in Central Wellington. Room was spacious and clean, with benefit of kitchen area. Staff were helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
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.
Epuni
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Epuni and surrounding area, you can visit 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.
