Hotels near Matiu - Somes Island

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Petone Foreshore, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Lower Hutt. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Eastbourne Beach.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at East Harbour Regional Park in Mahina Bay. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its restaurants and port.It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Matiu - Somes Island, located nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to City to Sea Bridge— just one of the monuments in Alicetown. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Scorching Bay Beach located 3 mi (4.9 km) from central Wellington. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Oriental Bay Beach, Eastbourne Beach, and Houghton Bay Beach.

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at The Dowse in Hutt Central. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Lower Hutt, you can easily walk to Dowse Art Museum.

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Hutt Central. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Dowse Art Museum is just one of the attractions in Hutt Central, Lower Hutt so you might want to stop by during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Lower Hutt has to offer, head to Queensgate Shopping Centre, Petone Foreshore, and Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre.