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 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.
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.
Follow the links below for more details on each of these swimming facilities. Or contact an i-SITE Visitor Centre or Leisure Active for more details.
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!
Create the best dish using at least one WILD ingredient in an entree-sized portion - anything goes!
Get back in the saddle! the challenge awaits - enjoy a coastal horsetrek and experience breathtaking views and unique scenery.
