About The Hutt Valley

Sister Cities

Hutt City Council supports the Sister City concept and its underlying theme of peace through understanding.

Upper Hutt

This is a city of more than 36,000 just 25 minutes drive or a 40 minute scenic train ride north from Wellington. Upper Hutt is nestled by the Hutt River, it is set amongst bushclad hills with easy access to recreational pursuits ranging from quiet native forest and riverside walks, fishing to hunting, tramping and mountainbiking.

Hutt City

Just 15 minutes north of Wellington is the second largest city in the Wellington region.  Hutt City is made up of Lower Hutt suburbs and CBD, Petone and Eastbourne on the harbour and the wilderness of Wainuiomata's Rimutaka Forest Park and access to Pencarrow Head.  The range of harbour, river, plains and mountain landscapes gives Hutt City unique appeal.  This unique appeal extends further to include the shopping, cafés, restaurants, arts and cultural experiences on offer.

Wellington Region

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.  Come and discover the magic it has to offer by visiting the many attractions including the Zoo, Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa) and be sure to check out the Cable Car and Parliament buildings.

Getting Here

The Hutt Valley is located approximately 20kms north of Wellington and is easily accessible by a range of transportation options.  Arrive by air, sea or road "getting here"  to the Hutt Valley - home to attractions that you simply must see during your visit!  From great coffee to awesome outdoor activities, art museums, and galleries with a sprinkling of arts and culture - the Hutt Valley has it all.

Getting Around

The Hutt Valley has excellent public transport including trains, buses and taxis making it easy to get around.

From the Stagecoach Flyer connecting Upper Hutt to the centre of Wellington then onto the Airport. You can also catch the Dominion Post Ferry which makes regular trips from Queens Wharf in Wellington via Somes/Matiu Island onto the seaside suburbs of Petone and Days Bay, Easbourne.

History Of Hutt City

Notorious Monsters and the beginnings of the Maori and European relationship

Hutt Valley i-SITE Visitor Centres

The Hutt Valley has two i-SITE Visitor Centres. They are your one stop shop for bookings and information about what to see and do around the Hutt Valley and throughout New Zealand.