| airy, colourful studios and apartments are simply decorated and have kitchens or kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. set in a bright, modern, low-rise building, this low-key lodge is in the petone town centre, a 7-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of jackson street and 12 km from the wellington city centre. room service is available. amenities include a sauna, bbq facilities and a guest laundry. continental breakfast can be purchased for a fee, and free parking is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. apartments add balconies and living rooms with sofabeds
Wellington International Airport 24 min
Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 9)
Harbor and penguins ZEALANDIA (16 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Harbour (45 min)
Harbor and killer whale Mount Victoria Lookout (22 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (15 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. City Gallery Wellington (15 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Beehive (13 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (13 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Botanic Garden (12 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Zoo (22 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Mount Kaukau (16 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Wellington Museum (13 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. The Weta Cave (24 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Cable Car (16 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Space Place at Carter Observatory (16 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. | 
