Things to Do in Petone, Wellington

Jackson Street, lined with boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants, creating a lively atmosphere. The nearby Petone Beach and Esplanade offer scenic walks, while the Petone Settlers Museum provides a glimpse into the area's early history.

  • Schrödinger’s BooksBookstore
  • Seashore CabaretCafé & Bakery
  • Ruchi Indian CuisineIndian

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Petone in Wellington

Top things to do in Petone

  • Schrödinger’s Books

    4.9 · 267
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
  • The Chocolate Story

    The Chocolate Story

    Chocolate Shop· NZ$10–20
  • Lo Cost Records

    Lo Cost Records

    Record Store

Where to eat & drink in Petone

  • Seashore Cabaret

    Seashore Cabaret

    4.5 · 2.9k
    Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
    Mon–Wed
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Thu–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 9 PM
  • Ruchi Indian Cuisine

    4.8 · 805
    Indian· NZ$20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Sprig + Fern Petone

    4.5 · 991
    Bar· NZ$20–30
    Mon
    2 PM – 10 PM
    Tue
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Rata's Kitchen

    Rata's Kitchen

    4.9 · 409
    Restaurant
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    5 PM – 9 PM
  • Caffiend

    Caffiend

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM
  • The Speight's Ale House Petone

    The Speight's Ale House Petone

    4.3 · 1.3k
    Gastropub· NZ$30–60
    Mon–Wed
    3 PM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • House of Good Fortune

    4.8 · 264
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • K Sing Restaurant

    4.6 · 549
    Thai· NZ$20–30
    Mon–Wed
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Kilim Petone

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Turkish· NZ$20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    11 AM – 8:45 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 8:45 PM
  • Gluten Free 4u NZ Ltd (Gluten Free Heaven)

    Gluten Free 4u NZ Ltd (Gluten Free Heaven)

    4.8 · 195
    Bakery· NZ$10–20
  • The Chopstick Table

    The Chopstick Table

    4.8 · 262
    Restaurant· NZ$20–60
  • Beannie Cafe

    Beannie Cafe

    4.5 · 643
    Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
  • Revive Espresso Limited

    Revive Espresso Limited

    4.5 · 617
    Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM

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Map of Petone with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Schrödinger’s Books
  2. 2Seashore Cabaret
  3. 3Ruchi Indian Cuisine
  4. 4Sprig + Fern Petone
  5. 5Rata's Kitchen
  6. 6Caffiend
  7. 7The Speight's Ale House Petone
  8. 8House of Good Fortune
  9. 9K Sing Restaurant
  10. 10The Chocolate Story

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