The Hutt Valley is just 15 minutes drive north of Wellington City and extends along the northern and eastern shores of Wellington harbour and inland along the Hutt River for about 30km.
Have a look at the Hutt Valley section of the Air New Zealand, Wellington international airport arrivals video on You Tube.
Hutt Valley is the gateway to the river, hills and mountains. In this setting Hutt Valley is full of mountain biking, walking and tramping trails from flat passive to extreme.
Hutt Valley has a fantastic history of Maori and the first European settlement which has evolved to now offer excellent arts and cultural activities. Dive into the stories at attractions like TheNewDowse, Stansborough and Maori Treasures.
Unique shopping opportunities are dotted throughout the valley but Jackson Street, Petone and the upmarket Days Bay and Eastbourne are outstanding. Westfield Queensgate is the largest shopping centre in the region and offers the more contemporary shopping experience.
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The Hutt Valley is the place to be this summer so make the most of it! This year’s Summer Scene programme is the biggest and best yet and is crammed full of fun activities to enjoy with family and friends. Great prizes to be won with the "Summer Scene It?" competition. Its going to be HOT in the Hutt this summer! Check out the website at www.summerscene.co.nz
TheNewDowse is a place that inspires creativity - from multi-media to ceramics, fashion to photography, jewellery to sculpture, painting to furniture design and beyond. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, TheNewDowse will stimulate and make you see the world in a whole new way!
The motel complex is under new ownership and has been fully refurbished and re-furnished. There are 16 self-contained 2-bedroom, 1-bedroom and studio units, all with cooking facilities, and broadband access.
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 the easy walk up to the first dam built in New Zealand and then if you feel up to it, add on a more challenging loop walk up to Belmont Trig for some of the best 360 degree views in the region.
