Access to the regional parks and Department of Conservation areas is what the Hutt Valley does best. You are never more than a kilometre or two from an entrance way to a path that will lead you as far as you choose.
A short walk or mountain bike, or a multi-day adventure into the wilderness. A slow stroll or cycle along a beach, or maximum effort to climb a mountain. Rivers or beaches, hills or mountains, forests or above the tree line; you'll find it in the Hutt Valley.
Coastal dunes to historic trails, farmland to lush native forest, the parks and forests of this region offer a variety of terrain with most walks offering the chance to take a break and enjoy a picnic or swimming.
Greater Wellington Regional Parks in our region:
Department of Conservation areas in our region:
For a complete list of the region's walks, visit an i-SITE Visitor Centre. To give you a start you could have a look at some of the more popular walkways.
The end of the road heading south out of Wainuiomata meets a wild stretch of coastline. Across the Wainuiomata River from the end of the road is one of the North Island's premier rock climbing spots.
Jackson Street is a heritage icon, combining an eclectic mix of old buildings with funky cafés and boutique shopping. The retail strip boasts a huge variety of specialty shops, cafés, bars and restaurants that supply a wide range of ethnic foods, great coffee and products not available anywhere else.
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.
Windmills at Avalon Park is a wind sculpture created by Leon van den Eijkel read more for his story.
