The Hutt Valley has dozens of tracks and trails through fantastic native bush areas, kilometres of coastline around Wellington Harbour and along the Hutt River, with a huge range of outdoor recreation adventures!
Passive and extreme options are avilable for mountain biking, tramping, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, camping and any number of other outdoor pursuits.
There are also heaps of activities available at www.thehuttscene.co.nz
There are many walks in the Hutt Valley region. From the easy Hutt River Trail and Korokoro Gorge, to the moderate Butterfly Creek or the extreme tramps through the Tararuas.
For a complete list of the regions walks, visit an i-SITE Visitor Centre. To give you a start you could have a look at the Hutt City Tracks & Trails brochure. Read the descriptions and view the brochure.
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.
For a complete list and maps of the regions mountain biking opportunities, visit an i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Access to the regional parks and Department of Conservation areas is what the Hutt Valley does best. You are never more than a kilometre or two from an entrance way to a path that will lead you as far as you choose.
A short walk or mountain bike, or a multi-day adventure into the wilderness. A slow stroll or cycle along a beach, or maximum effort to climb a mountain. Rivers or beaches, hills or mountains, forests or above the tree line; you'll find it in the Hutt Valley.
Get back in the saddle!
An awesome adventure awaits you; enjoy a coastal horse trek and experience breathtaking views and unique scenery. Overnight camps can be arranged.
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.
You can choose from sailing and windsurfing on Wellington Harbour, waterskiing at Petone Beach or simply hiring a kayak at Days Bay in Eastbourne. The ability to pursue the watersport of your choice, is right here in the Hutt Valley.
The Hutt Valley is the golfing hub of the Wellington region.
Within a 30 minute drive you can play at one of 6 picturesque courses that each offer a different challenge and experience!
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.
Ceramics, paintings, print works, jewellery, drawings, sculptures and of course works from the ‘Hot Arts’ dept – something for everyone to enjoy!
Steam Engine Sunday's on the Overlander are back for another season.
