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Petone Wharf on a stormy day. Petone ( Māori: Pito-one) is a large suburb of Lower Hutt, Wellington. It stands at the southern end of the Hutt Valley, on the northern shore of Wellington Harbour . Europeans first settled in Petone in January 1840, making it the oldest European settlement in the Wellington Region.
- Petone Settlers Museum. It’s easy to miss that the Petone Settlers Museum Te Whare Whakaaro is actually a museum as it’s in the old Provincial Centennial Memorial that looks more like a monument than a building.
- Cooking class at La Bella Italia. We love a good cooking class and this is one of the best in the Wellington Region. La Bella Italia is an Italian food hub with a full deli, shop and restaurant.
- Craft beers at Queen of Jackson. The Wellington obsession with craft beer absolutely extends to the Hutt Valley and the best place to drink in Petone is Queen of Jackson, a laidback friendly pub on the main street.
- Shop on Jackson Street. We love the awesome variety of shops and cafes on Jackson Street. With the old colonial buildings, it feels like being in small town New Zealand but you’re so close to the capital.
- Mike Swift. 8 contributions. So pretty. Love this place, Can walk here from our home and our dog just adores going there. She loves swimming in the stream.
- miles52. Lower Hutt, New Zealand 218 contributions. BEER DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS. I have called into Baylands to taste and buy on 4 occasions now. The owners are very helpful, give you samples to taste and love talking about the brewing process, If asked they will recommend a beer suitable for "an occasion" They supply and fill 1.25litre plastic flagons, costing around $13 each.
- Road09091171876. 1 contribution. First time of hopefully many. So many friendly, adorable cats. Staff were engaging and helpful, and gave us hints about which cats liked what toys, and the best ways to play with them.
- Emma1963. Wellington 46 contributions. Highly recommend. Highly recommend if you have neck or back pain. I had Rita she was awesome. Very professional and reasonable price.
Petone is a mix of old and new. Steeped in Māori history, it was originally home to a fortified Māori village known as a pa. In 1840, it became the first colonial settlement in Wellington.
- Mike Swift. 8 contributions. So pretty. Love this place, Can walk here from our home and our dog just adores going there. She loves swimming in the stream.
- miles52. Lower Hutt, New Zealand 218 contributions. BEER DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS. I have called into Baylands to taste and buy on 4 occasions now. The owners are very helpful, give you samples to taste and love talking about the brewing process, If asked they will recommend a beer suitable for "an occasion" They supply and fill 1.25litre plastic flagons, costing around $13 each.
- Road09091171876. 1 contribution. First time of hopefully many. So many friendly, adorable cats. Staff were engaging and helpful, and gave us hints about which cats liked what toys, and the best ways to play with them.
- Emma1963. Wellington 46 contributions. Highly recommend. Highly recommend if you have neck or back pain. I had Rita she was awesome. Very professional and reasonable price.
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