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.

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

Coastal Views Treks

Horse Trekking

Get back in the saddle! an awesome adventure awaits you - enjoy a coastal horsetrek and experience breathtaking views and unique scenery.

Overnight Camp outs on request.

East Harbour Park

Hutt Valley Regional Parks

A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscapes of this region.

Mountain Biker

Mountain Biking In 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.

Mountain Biking

Outdoor Adventure

For the ultimate in outdoor experience! Come to the Hutt Valley we have it all....

Golf

Playing Golf 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!

Sheep At Staglands

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.

Walking In The Bush

Walking and Tramping

Take the challenge!

There are many full day walks in the Hutt Valley region from the easy Swingbridge Track to the moderate Butterfly Creek Track right up to the more strenuous Rimutaka Trig Track.

Windsurfing

Water Sports

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.