Stories rich in culture and innovation are told through a range of unique personalised experiences. The Hutt Valley was the site of the country's first organised European settlement and is now at the cutting edge of creative innovation. Find out for yourself how this evolution unfolded.
Petone's Gallery Mile - A mile-long stretch of galleries, designer shops, arty cafes and public artworks. Brought to you by Hutt Valley Community Arts www.hvca.org.nz
The Learning Connexion International School of Artand Creativity teaches creativity through courses in art. Our goal is sustainable creativity for everyone.Our art courses are practical, hands on and include many popular fine arts processes including Painting, Drawing, 3D, Printmaking, Jewellery, Computer graphics, Video and much, much more.
Students can study our art and creativity programs onsite and from home via our distance (extramural) program, both full time and part time.
TLC is more than an art school, it is a creative community which will transform your art and transform your life.
Lower Hutt has some excellent public art installations. The fun of the Smiling Windmills or the more practical Te Puna Wai Ora - Spring of Life.
For maps and further information, talk to the team at an i-SITE Visitor Centre.
The Hutt Valley has a wide variety of cultural expierences that cater for the whole family.
From Lower Hutt's TheNewDowse, Petone's Settlers Museum and Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre in Upper Hutt, the Hutt Valley region has it all!
The Love Shack 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
Spend your lunch time with world class performers. The Operatunity 2010 lunchtime concert programme is the most exciting yet with some old favourites and lots of new ones.
Take a ride on the newly refurbished Silver Fern Railcar for a one day excursion to Mangatainoka's Tui Brewery for lunch and a tour.