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Things to Do in Lower Hutt

Things to see and do in Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt highlights, Lower Hutt activities and attractions, and points of interest in Lower Hutt - the Jasons Lower Hutt Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Lower Hutt.

Jackson Street Petone - An eclectic mix of specialty shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries, set within a heritage precinct.
Eastern Bays Villages - The upmarket seaside towns of Days Bay and Eastbourne can be reached along the scenic Marine Drive, or catch the ferry across from Queens Wharf in Wellington.
Quad Bike Adventures - An exhilarating guided off-road expedition over one of New Zealand’s most rugged coastal environments.


Quad bike adventures with an ocean view.

Valley Bike Rides - A ride along the banks of the Hutt River is an easy and beautiful way to explore the valley. Hire a bike from Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Valley Walks - Easy to extreme walks exist throughout the Hutt Valley. Find New Zealand's first lighthouse and dam in the most wonderful settings.


Pencarrow Lighthouse

Rimutaka Forest Park - A kiwi release area, this beautiful park extends for more than 20,000 hectares along the Rimutaka Range offering hiking, camping, picnics and river swimming.
Dowse Art Museum - This excellent contemporary gallery combines with the many galleries throughout the Hutt Valley including those in Jackson Street, Petone and Upper Hutt's Expressions Gallery.
Petone Settlers' Museum - This museum tells the story of the growth of Petone from settlement through to its hey day as a major New Zealand industrial centre.


Petone Settlers' Museum

Maori Treasures (Hetet Legacy) - Located on a real Maori Marae, this gallery includes displays of Maori art and craft of the Hetet family, whose work can be found on the walls of galleries throughout the world.
Garden Visits - Take a self-guided tour of some of the best gardens in the area. Options include civic and private gardens and New Zealand's first Garden of Significance in Upper Hutt.