Why go
- City in Wellington, New Zealand.
History
Lower Hutt is a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. Administered by the Hutt City Council, it is one of the four cities that constitute the Wellington metropolitan area.
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Authentic New York Pizza Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 28 Grey Street · sals.co.nz
Asian, Restaurant · Asian Restaurant Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:30-21:30; Sa 17:00-22:00 · 232 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6011 · pomelo.co.nz
Food Court · Underground food court Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 1… · willislane.nz
Cafe · Cafe, Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 · 326 Evans Bay Parade · gretapointcafe.co.nz
Waffle, Fast Food · The cutest little waffle shop in the coolest little capital city Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-22:00; Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su…
Fast Food · Authentic Indian Takeaway Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-20:30 · 102D Wadestown Road · delhicious.co.nz
Bagel, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-16:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 39 Murphy Street, Wellington, 6001 · whollybagels.co.nz
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 29 Victoria Street, Lower Hutt, 5012 · mcdonalds.co.nz
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 336 Lambton Quay, 6011 · gongcha.co.nz
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 173 Jackson Street, 5012 · zambrero.co.nz
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 17:30+; Th-Sa 17:00+ Features: step-free access · 9 Blair Street, Wellington, 6001 · nicolinis.co.nz
Vietnamese, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-14:00,17:30-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00; Su off · 192 Jackson Street · ksingrestaurant.com
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · noodlecanteen.co.nz
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 233 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011 · starbucks.co.nz
Asian Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30+ Features: vegan options, step-free access · aroy.co.nz
Bakery, Pastry, Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 104 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011 · belenplantbakery.com
Craft Beer, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 · 3 Queens Wharf Queens Wharf, Wellington, 6011 · bin44.co.nz
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 7 Queens Wharf · dockside.co.nz
Indian, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Sa 11:30-14:30, Tu-Fr 11:30-14:00, Su,Fr,Sa 16:30-21:30, Tu-Th 16:30-21:00; Mo off · 304 Jackson Street, 5012 · everestchullopetone.co.nz
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-20:30; Mo off · 3 Scott Court · kebabpoint.co.nz
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:30, 17:00+ Features: vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · 11B Courtenay Place · majestic-cuisine.co.nz
Irish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · 612 Marine Drive, Lower Hutt, 5013 · omalleysbar.co.nz
International, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-14:00 · cafepolo.co.nz
Southern US, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5 Courtenay Place · sweetmotherskitchen.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00,17:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 12:00-14:00,22:00-23:00 · 1 Blair Street, Wellington, 6011 · thaichef.co.nz
Ramen, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · 109 Johnsonville Road · theramenshop.co.nz
Parisian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-16:00; Tu-Su 07:00+ · 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington, 6011 · chouchou.co.nz
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Mo 07:00-21:00; Tu 07:00-21:30; We-Fr 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 340 Jackson Street, 5012
Steak, Seafood, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu 08:00-16:00; We 07:00-16:00; Th,Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian…
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:30 Features: step-free access · Featherston Street, Wellington · lacloche.co.nz
Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-14:30 Features: vegan options · blackandorangebarbecue.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:00-23:00 · cashmerelounge.co.nz
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00 · 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011 · sakurasushi.co.nz
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:30-22:30; Su 17:30-21:30 · 25 Majoribanks Street · genghiskhanrestaurant.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-20:30, We-Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 16:30-21:00 · 326 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, 5018 · thesunkenchip.co.nz
Cake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-04:30; Sa 09:00-04:30; Su 10:00-04:00 Features: step-free access · 250 Lambton Quay · vervecafe.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:30-16:00 · 2 Ganges Road, 6035 · breadandbuttereatery.com
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Samoan, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00 · 12 Commerce Crescent, Waitangirua, 5024
Muffins, Biscuits, Danish Pastries, Iced Coffee, Affogato, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30+ "closing time not specified" Features: outdoor seating · 82…
Soup, Salad, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: vegan options · 110 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011 · soupdistrict.co.nz
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Argentinian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-17:00
349 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG) 15 km to the centre
Wellington, WGN, NZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, Christchurch… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 21 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300, A320, ATR 72, 737-300, 737-800) · 21 routes: Auckland, Brisbane*, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gisborne*, Hamilton*, Invercargill*, Melbourne, NAPIER*, Nelson*, New Plymouth*, Palmerston North*, Queenstown International*, Rotorua*, Sydney, Taupo*, Tauranga*, Timaru*, Westport*, Whangarei*, Woodbourne*
- Virgin Australia VA (A320, 737-800) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Emirates EK (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Auckland, Christchurch
- Qantas QF (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) 35 km to the centre
WGN, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Auckland, Christchurch (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Auckland*, Christchurch*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Matiu / Somes Island
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre
Days Bay Wharf
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre · East by West Ferries
Interislander Ferry Check-in
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Interislander
interislander
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Wellington Interislander Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Bluebridge Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Wellington Harbour Ferry
Ferry route · East by West
Queens Wharf – Matiu/Somes Island
Ferry route · East By West
Queens Wharf – Days Bay
Ferry route · East By West
Wellington - Picton (Interislander)
Ferry route
The Interislander
Ferry route · KiwiRail
Wellington - Picton (Bluebridge)
Ferry route · Bluebridge
Bluebridge
Ferry route · Strait Shipping
Where to stay
42/44 Cuba Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · avalodge.co.nz
57 Cheviot Road, Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt 5013, New Zealand · thegatehouse.co.nz
115 Hill Road, Belmont, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · belmontcottages.co.nz
7 Saint Ronans Avenue, Waterloo, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand · sites.google.com
1 Korokoro Road, Korokoro, Wellington 5012, New Zealand · devenport.biz
615 High Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010, New Zealand · boulcottlodge.co.nz
42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · questapartments.co.nz
95 Hutt Park Road, Moera, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · wellingtontop10.co.nz
140 Woburn Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · bellevuegardens.co.nz
5 Cornwall Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand · theangus.co.nz
5 Nelson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · foreshoremotorlodge.co.nz
6/10 Pharazyn Street, Melling, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · champersmotorinn.co.nz
17-19 Pharazyn Street, Melling, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · fernhillmotorlodge.co.nz
85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · settlersmotel.co.nz
95 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · avanasuites.co.nz
162B Waterloo Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
89 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · midwaypacificalodge.co.nz
70 Hautana Street, Woburn, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
21 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
189 The Esplanade, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand · bksesplanade.co.nz
560 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · greengablesmotel.co.nz
3 Pharazyn Street, Melling, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · camelliacourtmotel.kiwi.nz
22 Pharazyn Street, Melling, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand · motel22.co.nz
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Lower Hutt, NZ — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Matiu / Somes Island, 6 km); routes include Wellington Harbour Ferry, Queens Wharf – Matiu/Somes Island, Queens Wharf – Days Bay.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lower Hutt, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Wellington · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Adventure