The Hutt Valley is just 15 minutes drive north of Wellington City and extends along the northern and eastern shores of Wellington harbour and inland along the Hutt River for about 30km.
screening during 2010.
Hutt Valley is the gateway to the river, hills and mountains. In this setting Hutt Valley is full of mountain biking, walking and tramping trails from flat passive to extreme.
Hutt Valley has a fantastic history of Maori and the first European settlement which has evolved to now offer excellent arts and cultural activities. Dive into the stories at attractions like TheNewDowse and Petone Settlers.
Unique shopping opportunities are dotted throughout the valley but Jackson Street, Petone and the upmarket Days Bay and Eastbourne are outstanding. Westfield Queensgate is the largest shopping centre in the region and offers the more contemporary shopping experience.
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TheNewDowse is a place that inspires creativity - from multi-media to ceramics, fashion to photography, jewellery to sculpture, painting to furniture design and beyond. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, TheNewDowse will stimulate and make you see the world in a whole new way!
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.
Take the time to enjoy the free entertainment, sample gourmet produce and soak up the atmosphere of one of Wellington’s premier shopping and cafe precincts.