What's Petone like?
When you stay in Petone, you can easily get to the seaside or visit its waterfront. You'll find a selection of cafes in the neighbourhood. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Botanic Gardens and Matiu - Somes Island. There's plenty more to see, including Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
How to get to Petone
Petone is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Lower Hutt.
Flying to:
- Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), 8 mi (12.9 km) from Petone
- Paraparaumu (PPQ), 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from Petone
Things to see and do in and around Petone
What to see in Petone
- Petone Foreshore
- Eastbourne Beach
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Central Business District
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Things to do in Petone
- Queensgate Shopping Centre
- Oriental Parade
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Zoo
Other popular Petone attractions
- Botanic Gardens
- Makara Beach
- Palliser Bay
- Matiu - Somes Island
- Scorching Bay Beach