Waterloo Travel Guide
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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 lively bars and fascinating museums 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Waterloo

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean, modern room with good facilities and tasty room service food. Courteous and professional staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Amenities was a delightful surprise (laundry wash/dry facilities)
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gave an early check in on a cold rainy day
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
A
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
The hotel is nice if a little run down. The staff are excellent but the surroundings of the hotel are a little dicey.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterloo

Fairfield
Fairfield might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Belmont Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Waiwhetu
When in Waiwhetu, you can plan a visit to Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse 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 Petone Foreshore.

Boulcott
While there might not be top attractions in Boulcott, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Gracefield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gracefield and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
