Pencarrow Lighthouse

Visit

The Hutt Valley is in the middle of New Zealand, just up the road from Wellington CBD

days bay beach couple walking by kayaks eating icecream

Eastbourne and Days Bay

Discover colourful cafes and art galleries, sunny seaside neighbourhoods - plus bush walks with harbour views and the iconic Pencarrow Coast

percy scenic reserve lookout couple looking over Petone and harbour

Lower Hutt

Petone, Wainuiomata, Eastbourne and the lower river valley suburbs combine as an outdoor haven known as Lower Hutt - or "the Hutt" to locals

Flying Bean Coffee Kiosk The Esplanade Petone

Petone

Petone's home to coffee roasters, food producers, fashion labels and more artisan products keeping the innovative early settler spirit alive

upper hutt city dusk

Upper Hutt

Nestled between bush-clad hills and the Hutt River, it’s only natural that Upper Hutt boasts so many natural wonders

remutaka forest park orongorongo valley hiker on walking track

Wainuiomata

Get back to nature in Wainuiomata with forest walks, overnight tramping trips, thrilling hilltop quad bike rides and a stunning wild coast

East Harbour Regional Park view over Days Bay Wharf

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Wellington Harbour

Sheltered swimming beaches and bays make up the southern Hutt Valley along with a rugged and beautiful south coast with three lighthouses to explore

High Street Lower Hutt red suzuki driving past shops

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Getting Here

The Hutt Valley is in the middle of New Zealand, just up the road from Wellington CBD

East By West Ferries kids walking towards boat

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Getting Around

Find more about exploring our valley with easy ways to get around and explore the valley

bks esplanade couple outside at small table with view of Wellington Harbour

Stay

Quality rooms with a harbour view in a destination eatery and shopping strip or group stays in comfy rooms lodges - we can cater to all.

Find out more

Percy Scenic Reserve Lizzie and Ryan walking

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Itineraries

There are treasures hidden all around the Hutt Valley - let us help you find some of them

Wellington i SITE team looking at Lower Hutt and Petone maps

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Maps & Guides

Plan your visit to and from the Hutt Valley

Upper Hutt is a base for exploring the Hutt River and its riverside trails.

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