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Itineraries and travel

The Hutt Valley offers cultural attractions that are unique to the region, upmarket seaside communities and great shopping. Discover inspiring local stories of innovation, passion and creativity at one of the Hutt Valley's key attractions, or explore the network of walking and mountain biking trails through surrounding native forests.


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Wifi zones in Lower Hutt

Here's a list of the places you can get free wireless internet access. Zones, hot spots and places to stay.


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Must Do Top Ten

Hutt Valley Top Ten

Our picks of the best on offer. What will you do first?


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Ewen Bridge

Suggested Itineraries

The Hutt Valley is just 15 minutes drive north of Wellington City. Far more than just a nature gateway, the Hutt Valley offers cultural attractions that are unique to the region, upmarket seaside communities and great shopping. Discover inspiring local stories of innovation, passion and creativity at one of the Hutt Valley's key attractions, or explore the network of trails through surrounding native forests. Come and visit the gateway to the scenic Hutt River, that feeds the harbour and provides access to the mountains that surround Wellington. 

 

For a more personalised itinerary, talk to our team at the Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre and they will create an itinerary just for you.


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Hutt Valley i-SITE Visitor Centres

The Hutt Valley has two i-SITE Visitor Centres. They are your one stop shop for bookings and information about what to see and do around the Hutt Valley and throughout New Zealand.

 

Experience New Zealand like a local - wherever your travel takes you.

We know all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there. Plus we'll take care of the bookings.


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Getting here and around

It is easy to get from Wellington to Hutt Valley with a 20km trip north of the capital by a range of transportation options.  Travel by rail, road or boat to the Hutt Valley - home to attractions that you simply must see during your visit!  From great coffee to awesome outdoor activities, art museums, and galleries with a sprinkling of arts and culture.


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Wellington Region

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and voted the 'Coolest little capital in the World' by Lonely Planet 2010.


Featured Accommodation

Wallaceville House

History, serenity and privacy. From the moment you arrive, Wallaceville House will delight. The surrounding bush providing a natural amphitheatre with the chattering of birds being the only interruption.


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Nuku Tewhatewha

This nationally significant pataka (Maori store house, usually for food) was commissioned by paramount chief Wi Tako Ngatata of Te Atiawa and carved in the 1850's as a sign of support for Kingitanga, or the Maori King Movement.


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Featured Activity

Swimming Pools

The Hutt Valley has seven public swimming pools.  Huia, Naenae, Stokes Valley and Upper Hutt are indoors and open all year, while Eastbourne, Wainuiomata and Petone are outdoor summer pools.


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