Petone Foreshore Wellington

The second largest urban area in New Zealand and the most densely populated national capital in Oceania; Wellington City is the capital of New Zealand and a major tourist center attracting numerous visitors all throughout the year. The tourism industry in Wellington is very advanced, and the city offers top selection of sightseeing attractions where the tourists can see some of the best sights and places New Zealand has to offer. One of the most attracted tourist spots at Wellington is Petone Foreshore, Wellington.

Bordered by the Eastbourne coastline, the harbour heads and Wellington city, Petone Foreshore, Wellington is a popular tourist spot in the summer months. The foreshore offers an enormous variety of leisure opportunities; the Esplanade is the expanse of road along the foreshore. From the Korokoro Reserve at its western end where State Highway 2 enters the Hutt Valley, to the Hikoikoi Reserve two kilometers east. Hikoikoi Reserve has a playground for the kids, and a number of courts for tennis, netball and basketball. During the summer, McEwan Park organizes festivals and fairs.

One of the landmark buildings on the Petone foreshore, Wellington is Petone Settlers Museum that rejoices the history of Petone as first organized European settlement in New Zealand. This museum also tells the story of Maori and houses particular exhibitions throughout the year.

The Petone foreshore, Wellington is the largest stretch of beach in the Wellington region and this sandy beach is an enchantment for picnic parties and the smoothly sloping ocean floor makes this beach perfect for family swimming. This beach is popular with water sport enthusiasts, with water skiers and jet skiers and local rowing and waterski clubs based on the foreshore. The waters are suitable to windsurfing and fishing is popular off the Petone Wharf.

Location Details of Petone foreshore, Wellington
The Esplanade
Wellington 6008
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre)

Hotels in Wellington
Just Hotel	Holiday Inn Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel	Quest On Johnston Hotel
Wellington Hotel	Mercure Willis Street Hotel