Cultural Experiences

The Hutt Valley has a wealth of cultural experiences the whole family can enjoy, bring your family to this region and enjoy the cultural experiences it has to offer! From art galleries and museums to maori art and craft there is something for everyone.

101 Must-Do Weekend

101 Must-Do Weekends

Hutt City has a great opportunity to show New Zealand what we have to offer as a tourism location and win some great prizes in the process. AA launched their very successful 101 Must-Do Weekends on Sunday 30 March. This year the Must-Do Weekends has a more interactive programme where the public can enter their own stories and photos directly on their website – www.aatravel.co.nz

Expressions and Arts Entertainment Centre

Discover Wellington region's superb new venue with everything for everyone! Whether you are holding a conference or public meeting, providing corporate training, marking a presentation or greeting married, Expressions is the perfect venue. Anytime. We offer a superb selection of event, hospitality and display spaces complemented by an inspiring exhibition programme.

Maori Treasures

Discover a treasured Maori art tradition that spans three centuries. This unique venue includes demonstrations of Maori art and craft, with an opportunity to create something for yourself, you can also view work from leading Maori artists.

This is Maori art up close and personal! Art works both traditional and contemporary can be found on the walls of galleries worldwide and their ancestors include eminent historical figures.

Petone Settlers Museum

This is the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, which was built in 1940 to commemorate the arrival of the first New Zealand Company Settlers on 22nd January 1840. Designed by architect Horace Massey and opened by Governor General Lord Galway at a ceremony on 22nd January 1940. The bathing pavilions were converted into a museum by the Petone Borough Council in 1977.

Silver Stream Railway Museum

A large collection of steam locomotives run on part of the original 1875 Wellington-Wairarapa line around the foothills of Silverstream.

The Silver Stream Railway was incorporated in 1967 and has a strong membership comprised entirely of volunteers.

The Society's policy of preserving and restoring railway items has resulted in an extensive collection of operational equipment.

TheNewDowse

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, TheNewDowse will stimulate your creativity and make you see the world in a whole new way!