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Quit your job, book a ticket, fall in love, never come back. You don't need to do all those things, but one you should do is secure that ticket to Petone. One of the many neighbourhoods of Wellington, it's a great base for checking out all that this city has to offer. The capital of New Zealand is home to 380,000 people and a cool place to really understand the nation's culture and history. Once you've hopped off the plane at Wellington International Airport and picked up your bags, Petone will be a commute of 13 kilometres to the northeast. From the centre of Wellington, it's 11 kilometres to the northeast.
With plenty of the city's best attractions nearby, Petone is a sightseer's dream. From Matiu - Somes Island to the Interislander Ferry Terminal, there's lots to keep visitors like yourself on the go. You should also pay a visit to Scorching Bay Beach and the Dowse Art Museum. For a better perspective of this city as a whole, spend some time in the nearby neighbourhoods of Korokoro and Lower Hutt.
Getting cabin fever in Petone? Then get out and explore Beehive and the Botanic Gardens, just a couple of highlights in the city centre. Alternatively, have a look around St Paul's Cathedral and the Wellington Zoo.
Wellington City Walkways, Grand Etang Shoreline Trail, Royal Mount Carmel Falls and Grand Etang Lake are ideal spots for nature enthusiasts to spend some time outdoors.
Learn lessons from the past at one or two of the area's historic sites, such as the Maori Treasures, Bolton Street Cemetery, Truby King House & Garden and Fedon's Camp.
Dress in yellow and black and see rugby union team the Hurricanes attempt to snatch glory at Westpac Stadium. As this stadium is also the home ground of the Wellington Firebirds and the Wellington Pheonix, check out the schedule of this sporting hub and time your getaway with a big game.
Take a bed at any of the more popular accommodations, such as the Edgewater Lodge and Boulcott Lodge, and you'll be certain to jump out of bed ready to face the day each morning.
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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.
Enjoy an outing to Truby King House & Garden during your stay in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.