Sights & Activities

Tours

The Hutt Valley has several tour operators who can arrange a relaxed scenic tour or the action packed 4WD adventure tour, or even for the less adventurous participants there are Maori art and culture tours available. 

Some of the local operators have retail shops/cafe's on site where you can enjoy a coffee and pickup a souvenir.  

Tours are also available to the Lord of the Rings sites in the Hutt Valley, as are spectacular off-road excursions, and trips to nearby wineries - these can all be booked through the Hutt Valley i-SITE Visitor Centres.

Whatever your choice is the Hutt Valley has at tour option to suit your taste and budget.

Wining and Dining

Lower Hutt has a variety of café, dining and nightlife experiences, including Jackson Street in Petone which is renowned for its vibrant cafe scene and its eclectic mix of ethnic eateries and specialty food stores, Upper Hutt CBD offers a great selection of family restaurants.

The Hutt Valley offers pubs, clubs and cafe's to suit every taste and budget.

Shopping

Shopping in the Hutt Valley is an experience not to be missed!  For those of you wanting to shop till you drop - this shoppers paradise is just waiting to be discovered by you!

The Hutt Valley offers a selection of boutique specialty shops to the recently redeveloped Westfield Queensgate with its 130 retail outlets all for your shopping pleasure.

Exploring the Outdoors

The Hutt Valley has fantastic native bush areas to explore, kilometres of coastline and riverbanks, all offering a wealth of outdoor recreation adventures!

If you are a thrill seeking mountain biker, or simply want to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the bush, the Hutt Valley is the place, with its easy access from downtown Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt or Wellington City.

Family Activities

The Hutt Valley is a family friendly place to visit. If your family is looking for something active to do there are plenty of options to choose from, you can go swimming or indoor rock climbing, mountain biking or tramping! 
 

The Hutt Valley has sportsgrounds, swimming pools, parks and playgrounds for your family's enjoyment - take the opportunity to spend a few days discovering what the Hutt Valley has to offer.

Arts, Culture and Heritage

Stories rich in culture and innovation are told through a range of unique personalised experiences. The Hutt Valley was the site of the country's first organised European settlement and is now at the cutting edge of creative innovation. Find out for yourself how this evolution unfolded.