Maungaraki
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.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Lower Hutt.
Belmont Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Belmont Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars 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.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Maungaraki
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Really enjoyed our stay. This was a great location, plenty to do and see. A great bar and a breakfast not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, had everything we needed. Check in was perfect, staff member was spot on.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Nice spacious room, but the lighting was horrible and had to use a headlamp to be able to see the microwave buttons. The pool area was out of towels and there was no parking available when we arrived.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Good location
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Great for a one night stay - has all you need, walking distance to everything in the city centre
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungaraki
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.
Melling
When in Melling, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum 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 Dowse Art Museum.
Moera
Though Moera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Maori Treasures and Petone Foreshore.
