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.
The 52 Family Friendly Activities Booklet provides a list of fun activities for the whole family, one for every week of the year!
This city is renowned for its many parks, recreation areas like the prize-winning Maidstone Max and H20 Xtream and rural attractions which range from both native and exotic birds and animals to public gardens, art and heritage areas.
For more information go to Upper Hutt City Council
Pencarrow Lodge is set on the cliff face of Fitzroy Bay on the outer reaches of Wellington Harbour, 15 minutes from Eastbourne by road, 2 minutes 50 seconds from Wellington Airport by helicopter.
The 14th Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games will run in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand from the 2nd – 9th March 2012. With over 40 sports for Police & Emergency Services personnel to choose from.
Join an exhilarating guided off-road expedition over one of New Zealand’s most rugged coastal environments or relax in a spectacularly located holiday home just 45 minutes from central Wellington.
