Exploring The Outdoors

We challenge you to explore the great outdoors!

There are a unique range of walking tracks and mountaining biking trails, with plenty to see and do, in fact for those in search of something a little different we suggest you make a day of it.

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

Horse Trekking

Get back in the saddle! an awesome outdoor adventure awaits you! Enjoy a coastal horsetrek and experience breathtaking views and unique scenery, this is an activity that you won't want to miss out on.

Mountain Biking in the Hutt Valley

Mountain biking is a challenging and exhilarating way to explore some of the more beautiful and little known parts of this region. Whether you want historic trails, hill country farmland or tricky forest tracks, you will find a suitable track in the Hutt Valley.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Staglands Wildlife Reserve is nestled in the beautiful Akatarawa Valley, less than an hour from Wellington City. Staglands offers a special look at NZ's natural heritage, wildlife and beauty. Established in 1972 by John Simister, Staglands is the result of his vision and passion for nature. Spend all day relaxing in the walkways and extensively planted habitat of this nature hide-away.