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Hutt Valley from Cannon Point Lookout
Top 8 experiences 2
If you like... 4
What’s on 6
Our big backyard 8
Top walks 10
Top cycle trails 12
Remutaka Cycle Trail 14
Eastern Bays 16
Petone 18
Wainuiomata 20
Discover the
Upper Hutt 22
Golf 24
Family fun & adventure 26
valley of villages
The first settlement 28
Taste local flavours 30
Craft breweries 32
Dining out 34
Arts & entertainment 36
Just across the harbour from the
capital, the Hutt Valley is a place where
USING THIS GUIDE communities thrive in natural surrounds.
Forested mountains, farmed hills, river
See & Do 38
valleys and rugged coastline define the
Eat, Drink & Shop 50
twin cities of Lower and Upper Hutt. It’s
Stay 58 no wonder it is celebrated as Wellington’s
Useful information 64 big back yard.
Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover the
CONNECT WITH US roots of New Zealand’s first formal
European settlement – where Māori
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@ info@huttvalleynz.com of English immigrants in 1840. Today the
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TOP 8 EXPERIENCES
Taste great
local beers at
Brewtown
PAGE 32 2 Interact with
wildlife at
Staglands
PAGE 27 3
1 Ride the
Remutaka
Cycle Trail
4
PAGE 14
Explore stunning
hill country on
quad bikes
PAGE 21
5 60 eateries
in less than a
kilometre
PAGE 18
6 Discover where
Wellington began
and NZ firsts
8
PAGE 28
Spend a lazy day at
Eastbourne or
Days Bay
PAGE 16
2
Be inspired
by creative
galleries
PAGE 36 7 3
IF YOU LIKE...
Cool cafés Epic lookouts Sweet treats The latest styles
Check out the uber-cool Harbour and South Island Zany Zeus’ heavenly creamy Go on the Walk in Style Tour
ambience of Seashore Cabaret views at Pencarrow Lighthouse organic ice cream and cheeses at six Petone fashion houses
Find a perch at Bellbird Eatery Hike 800m up Mt Climie to Jam custard donuts from the Stansborough’s woven woollen
alongside Dowse Art Museum see the whole Hutt Valley unmissable Fix Federation Hollywood-famous eco textiles
Home Harvest Café for a cycle Take on Mt Matthews for views Indulge with the oaty caramel Instagram-worthy edible art
trail pit-stop in the sunshine of Wairarapa and Wellington slice from Cake & Kitchen on a plate at Comes and Goes
Brewtown’s industrial inspired Cannon Point Walkway for a Pop into Grind Coffee Lounge On-trend designer homewares
taprooms and beer gardens view straight down the Valley for sinfully good milkshakes and gifts from Created
Playgrounds A good yarn Picnic spots Adventure
Wainuiomata Summer Pool’s Discover Wellington’s origins Williams Park for ice creams, Wellington Adventures quad
waterslide, mini-putt and BBQs at the Petone Settlers Museum sandcastles and family cricket bike expeditions deliver thrills
Avalon Park playground with Zozo Travel’s behind the scenes Pedal to Summit Station atop Ride on hilltops and over rivers
trains, mini-golf, BBQs and boats Petone Taste Bud Tour the gentle Remutaka Rail Trail with Coastal Views Horse Treks
Harcourt Park’s summer splash Uncover pioneer life at Golders Beautiful Orongorongo Valley 9 hole foot golf at Boulcott’s
pool and disc golf course Cottage heritage museum where over 120 kiwi roam wild Farm Heritage Golf Club
Kaitoke Regional Park camping A chauffeured tour with Real Kaitoke Regional Park next Karapoti Road wilderness for
where the kids can run around Aotearoa Motorcycle Tours to The Lord of the Rings’ set hardy hikers and day-walkers
location for Rivendell
4 5
EVENTS
HighLight: Carnival of Lights
WHAT'S ON
YOUR EVENT GUIDE
Max Motors Wellington Red Hot Summer Tour Waterbourne Sweet As Hutt’s Hot
Family Speedway 5 FEBRUARY 8 – 10 MARCH Chocolate Challenge
SATURDAY NIGHTS, Jimmy Barnes, The Living End, International windsurfing 12 – 31 JULY
OCTOBER TO APRIL The Angels and Diesel. Hutt competition, water sport Cafés serve unique hot
Wellington's only regular Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt. action with a spectator chocolates to win votes.
motorsport event for all ages. village. Eastbourne. Lower Hutt CBD.
Te Marua, Upper Hutt. D1NZ Drifting Champs:
Wellington Thunder Dome Greater Wellington Visa Wellington On A Plate
Wellington Cup Carnival 15 – 16 FEBRUARY BrewDay 1 – 31 AUGUST
19 – 22 JANUARY Pro and Pro-Sport series 11 MAY Celebrate food and beverage
Festival of racing, music, showcasing the best NZ Celebration of locally-made through exclusive set
and fashion. Trentham drifters. Max Motors craft beer, food, and music. menus, burgers, cocktails,
Racecourse, Upper Hutt. Wellington Family Speedway, Brewtown, Upper Hutt. unforgettable events and pop
Upper Hutt. ups. Region-wide.
Wellington Anniversary STEMM Festival
Petone Rotary Fair HighLight: Carnival of
21 JANUARY MAY Lights
Discover our anniversary 16 FEBRUARY Discover incredible people,
25 – 28 OCTOBER
origin. Petone Settlers Art, craft and food street fair. technology, and products.
Museum, Petone. Jackson Street, Petone. City-wide, Lower Hutt. Interactive lighting,
performances and fireworks.
Riddiford Gardens.
Te Rā o Te Raukura Local Wild Food Challenge Queen's Birthday Music
2 FEBRUARY 2 MARCH Festival
Kapa Haka, Māori arts and Creative wild food family 30 MAY – 3 JUNE
crafts, music and kai (food). festival and competition. Celebration of Jazz, Blues,
Te Whiti Park, Waiwhetu. Williams Park, Days Bay. Roots and Pop. Expressions
Whirinaki, Upper Hutt.
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6 7
PARKS & RESERVES
Kaitoke Regional Park
MATIU/SOMES ISLAND
In the middle of Wellington
Harbour, this regenerating,
predator-free island is home
OUR BIG
to native birds, tuatara and
giant weta. Take a ferry over
where walking tracks offer
wildlife encounters, fabulous
BACKYARD
360-degree views, and stories
of rich human history, starting
with the island’s discovery by
Māori explorer Kupe. Limited
EXPLORE, ENJOY, STAY, PLAY overnight stays are available in
a campsite or simple lodge.
With so many scenic reserves, REMUTAKA FOREST PARK BELMONT REGIONAL PARK
forests and farm parks literally Picnic or camp in Catchpool Wellington’s largest regional
minutes away from our urban Valley, set among the high park offers rolling farmland
streets, it couldn’t be easier to jagged ridges rising up to the spliced with bush-clad valleys.
get back to nature. east of Wellington Harbour. Walk or cycle up to lookout
KAITOKE REGIONAL PARK Hike the popular Orongorongo points such as Belmont Trig
Track (2 hours each way), with (456m), Boulder Hill (442m),
In the foothills of the
overnight stays possible - plus ex WWII ammunition bunkers
Tararua Ranges just north
a chance to hear (if not see) and an airstrip. Korokoro Dam
of Upper Hutt, this is a wild
one of more than 120 kiwi is also a lush trail highlight.
and delightful playground
that now roam wild here. EAST HARBOUR
for nature-lovers. Walkers PAKURATAHI FOREST
REGIONAL PARK
can enjoy bush trails of AKATARAWA FOREST Highway signs show the way
various lengths (such as the Seaside bush-clad hills,
Covering 15,000 hectares of to Tunnel Gully Recreation
Swingbridge Track, page 10). sheltered valleys, wetlands
wilderness this is the home of Area just north of Upper Hutt.
Kaitoke is also the perfect and rocky coastline – all
the iconic Karapoti MTB race. Find grassy picnic areas as
setting for lazy days of offering walking and cycling
Explore rugged forest popular well as trailheads for walking
picnicking, ball games on trails with plenty of lookouts
for walking, mountain biking, and cycling. Fit walkers who
grassy lawns, river swimming across the harbour, picnic
quad biking and horse trekking. love summits can conquer Mt
and camping. A feast of spots, and Pencarrow
Cannon Point Walkway (page Climie (830m), a 3 – 4 hour
family fun! Lighthouses – the oldest in
11) is the easiest way in. return trip with epic views.
New Zealand.
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SHORT WALKS
Percy Scenic Reserve
TOP
WALKS WATERFALL WALKS
Escape to the relaxing
SOAK UP THE SIGHTS ON FOOT sound of rushing water at
Wellington region’s tallest
waterfall at Percy Scenic
Reserve – 5 minutes drive
Love exploring on foot? Tune DAYS BAY LOOKOUT LOOP Start the moderate 3 hour from central Lower Hutt.
out in nature on short bush A wide, smooth, and easy trail return walk at Belmont Get your feet wet on the
trails (some suitable for great for young kids rising Regional Park entrance, trail to Dry Creek Waterfall
buggies and wheelchairs) or gently up to harbour views. 10-minutes walk from in Belmont Regional Park
escape on a longer walk into Follow the Kererū track signs Petone Railway Station. or explore native forest and
the hills. behind the duck pond at valleys along Tane's Track in
CANNON POINT
KAITOKE SWINGBRIDGE Williams Park to lush beech WALKWAY Tunnel Gully Recreation Area.
TRACK and rata forest full of birdlife.
Reaching one of the Hutt
Finish the 25 min loop walk
Kaitoke Regional Park Valley's best lookouts, this TE WHITI RISER
with an urban zig-zagging
provides access to trails in walk zig-zags steeply uphill
pathway back to the other Capture views across
the foothills of the mighty for panoramic views of
end of the park. Wellington Harbour and the
Tararua Ranges, including this the upper Valley, across to
neighbourhoods of Lower
popular walk through pristine KOROKORO DAM Wellington and as far as
Hutt on this easy walk to the
lowland forest – taking you to Follow an old water pipeline the Kaikoura Ranges in the
top of Lower Hutt’s Eastern
the source of the Hutt Valley’s upstream through mature South Island. For a gentler
Hills. It’s a family friendly 8km
water supply. Easy, 1 hour bush to the unexpected approach to the lookout,
return from Te Whiti Park up
return. While you're there, sight of the first gravity-fed head up past Birchville
a gentle rise. Then venture
explore The Lord of the Rings concrete dam in New Zealand, Reservoir Dam for quick
further on one of the easy
Rivendell film location nearby. built to supply water for the climb, then along the bushy
ridge-top trails starting at
Petone Borough in 1903. tracks in Akatarawa Forest,
the summit.
also used for forestry.
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10 11
BIKE RIDES
Tunnel Gully Bike Trails
TOP CYCLE
TRAILS
GO WITH THE FLOW
Love to ride? So do we, which WAINUIOMATA TRAIL HUTT RIVER TRAIL
is why you’ll find some of PROJECT Part of the Remutaka Cycle
Wellington’s best riding right This free, community-built Trail, this flat, easy path
here in the Hutt. Trails range MTB park boasts 20km of winds 28km from Petone
from easy to epic, across all bush-lined trail complete with to beyond Upper Hutt. Bike
sorts of terrain – from hills hill climbs and epic descents. hire at Hutt Park in Moera is PENCARROW COASTAL
and riverside, to rugged coast. A local gem and a must for nearby more gentle hill trails TRAIL
REMUTAKA RAIL TRAIL lovers of flowing single-track. for valley views. Head upriver On-the-spot bike hire
through our neighbourhoods and easy access from
Enjoy a brilliant day out along TUNNEL GULLY BIKE TRAILS
with parks and cafés along Eastbourne make this an
Wellington’s Great Ride (page Try your skills on a growing the way. achievable day ride for
14). Starting just north of collection of dedicated MTB visitors, as does cruisy
Upper Hutt, this classic Welly tracks for all abilities. With BELMONT REGIONAL PARK
pedalling on flat terrain.
trail follows a gentle incline nine free, community-built A short drive from Lower As for the rewards … wow!
along an old railway line. The trails to choose from, thrill Hutt, this hilly farm park is The coast here is seriously
sights just keep on coming yourself with fast-paced lined with fab MTB trails, wild, while the short but
with creaky bridges, rusty downhill courses, wet and most of which boast huge sharp climb to Pencarrow
relics, pretty riverside and winding tracks, and a few views over the Wellington Head affords eye-popping
forest scenes, and the lovely flow courses for good region. It’s best suited to views of the harbour,
Summit picnic area with its measure. Find them at Tunnel intermediate riders; check Cook Strait, and beyond.
spooky tunnel just beyond. Gully Recreation Area. out "4 Degrees", "Bull Run" Perched atop is Pencarrow
and "Electric Avenue". Lighthouse (page 17).
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KAITOKE
BIKE RIDES
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Petone to Maymorn
35km, 3 – 5 hours, Easy
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Maymorn to Cross Creek
25km, 3 – 4 hours, Intermediate
Starting on the northern The full trail offers many Ride through our leafy parks
shore of Wellington Harbour, access points and a variety of alongside the Hutt River just
this diverse trail meanders trails – from short afternoon minutes from many cafés,
up the Hutt River valley rides, to more challenging galleries and worthy pit-stops.
2
before a gentle climb over the multi-day rides. Follow the historic Remtuaka
Remutaka Ranges and edges Incline railway bridges, tunnels
• Overnight in Petone
around the rugged Pacific and a wide downhill through
and fuel up with
coast towards Wainuiomata. native forest to Cross Creek.
breakfast in boutique
The 115km trail takes you Jackson Street PAGE 18
around the Remutaka Ranges
• Take in an art gallery and
through Petone, Lower Hutt Cross Creek to Ocean Beach
meet our makers PAGE 36 3
city, Upper Hutt city, the 36km, 2 – 3 hours, Intermediate
Remutaka Ranges, South • Make a leisurely pit-stop
Wairarapa and the coast. at Brewtown PAGE 32
Ocean Beach to Orongorongo
18km, 3 – 5 hours, Intermediate
Ride it in 2 – 3 days, in either • Overnight in an Upper Start a new day riding a gently
direction, and take it easy Hutt farmstay or bed descending sealed country road
with all-inclusive door-to-door and breakfast with expansive lake views, wetland
transfers and shuttles right
• Add in a day of Wainuiomata and rural landscapes.
around the trail. 4
wilderness PAGE 20 Adventurous riders can explore the
remote, wild coastline with vast
geological terraces and a NZ fur
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seal colony in winter.
14 15
EASTERN BAYS
Days Bay
PICTURESQUE
PENCARROW
Cruise along the windswept
and scenic trail to Pencarrow
Lighthouse. Not only New
ESCAPE TO THE Zealand’s oldest (built 1859),
EASTERN
it’s also where the country’s
only female lighthouse-keeper
spent a decade on the
job – a widow with six
BAYS
children. Imagine!
You can reach the lighthouse
on the 16km Pencarrow
Coastal Trail, starting just
beyond Eastbourne (page
13). Walk there and back in
Just across the harbour from You can also go for a bush 3 – 4 hours, or go by bike for
downtown Wellington but walk on the family-friendly a 1 – 2 hour return trip. It has
feeling like a world away, the Lookout Track or the longer seriously salty scenery and
Eastern Bays have been a one to Butterfly Creek. South Island views, and links
popular seaside playground to other tracks within East
Just around the corner is
for generations. Harbour Regional Park (page
Eastbourne Village, home to
Beaches, bush walks, boutique shops, cafes, the historic Rona 9) taking in the crazy twin
shopping, bars and cafes Bay wharf and Summer Pool lakes and burly Baring Head.
create a relaxed, holiday-time (Nov – Mar). You can also reach
vibe – basking in an aspect Butterfly Creek from here via
boasting all-day sun. the lovely Kowhai Track. Top Eastbourne Experiences
Days Bay is the heart of GETTING THERE Cruise with East by West from Wellington to Days Bay PAGE 42
the action and makes a It’s a 25-minute East by Jump off Days Bay jetty or swim off the beach
memorable outing for young West harbour ferry ride to
and old. Enjoy beach time with Days Bay. The bays can also Enjoy a picnic & playtime in Williams Park
swimming and sandcastles, be reached from central Linger over lunch at a waterfront restaurant
hire a kayak or SUP to paddle Wellington via a scenic
along the bays, and settle in 30-minute drive by car or Browse local art in Eastbourne Village
for a picnic in Williams Park or Metlink bus.
a café lunch with a view. Stay overnight in seaside cottages & homestays
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16 17HISTORIC PETONE
The Chocolate Story
FREE SPRING WATER!
Fill up your water bottle
along Jackson Street at Te
Puna Wai Ora (the spring
of life).
PETONE
Here you’ll join a steady
stream of locals filling up
with pure artesian water,
straight from a natural
underground reservoir.
WHERE HISTORY MEETS It’s been filtered for years
through gravel and sands
THE HIGH STREET after travelling from the
Tararua mountain range.
This vibrant village is a Petone Foreshore is a stone’s
popular spot for shopping and throw away and is a pleasant
dining with a dash of salty, place for a stroll. The long,
seaside vibe on the side. sandy beach here is where
the first European settlers
The heart of the village is
came ashore in 1840. Petone
Jackson Street, lined with
Settlers Museum (page 46)
largely low-rise heritage
tells their stories and is the
buildings. Giving Welly’s Cuba
starting point for the Discover
Street a run for its money,
Historic Petone
it serves up fun and fruitful
self-guided walking tour
shopping – from fashion, art
taking in notable buildings The Petone Don't-Miss List
and antiques to home ware,
and other interesting sights. Shop till you drop on Jackson Street
chef’s knives and DIY supplies.
GETTING THERE Nibble, sip & savour at an amazing array of eateries
An impressive array of foodie
stops are sandwiched in one Petone is a scenic 10-minute
Stroll along Petone Foreshore & lovely old wharf
street with more than 60 train (or car) journey or
within 800 metres. The café 20-minute bus ride from Step back in time at Petone Settlers Museum PAGE 46
scene runs hot and strong, Wellington Railway Station.
Pack the perfect picnic at On Trays or La Bella Italia delis
while ethnic restaurants, delis
and takeaways fill in the gaps. Fill up your drink bottle at Te Puna Wai Ora (the spring of life)
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18 19WAINUIOMATA
Orongorongo Valley
QUAD BIKING
ADVENTURES
You know those experiences
so good you’re talking about
them for years to come?
WAINUIOMATA
It’s this! Learn to ride and
go at your own pace with
a shorter 90 minute ride or
open the throttle on half
HEAD OVER TO OUR day rides right up to two
day adventures that include
WILD SIDE snorkelling or surfcasting
for a holiday highlight with
stunning views.
Get kitted out in all the gear
Get back to nature in Along Wainuiomata’s rugged then get muddy exploring lush
Wainuiomata with forest and wild coast you’ll find native bush and dramatic
walks and cycle trails, Baring Head Lighthouse coastlines. Ride from sea
overnight hiking trips, thrilling and the region's largest level to mountain tops, taking
hilltop quad bike rides, natural colony of fur seals at in majestic views across
rock climbing and a stunning Turakirae Scenic Reserve. Wellington Harbour, Cook
wild coast. Strait and further to the
Walk the Tana Umaga track in South Island.
Wild Kiwi, New Zealand’s the Wainuiomata Recreation
rare national icon, can be Area where you can explore the
heard at night fossicking origins of Wellington’s water
around by walkers and supply and historic 1880s What to do in Wainui
those staying in huts in the water dams. Geocachers can
Orongorongo Valley. Over 120 hunt for New Zealand’s oldest Wainui Summer Pool, mini-golf & waterslide PAGE 45
Kiwi live in Remutaka Forest geocache – also the sixth Take a walk in Remutaka Forest Park PAGE 8
Park's native forest thanks oldest in the world!
to volunteers of Remutaka Visit Turakirae Head seal colony in winter
GETTING THERE
Conservation Trust who Head up on to Baring Head lighthouse/lookout
have created an inland and Just 15 minutes drive east of
unfenced pest-free ‘island’. Lower Hutt. Pack some hiking Go riding with Coastal Views Horse Treks PAGE 41
shoes, warm clothing, and a
Hit the MTB tracks of Wainui Trail Project PAGE 49
picnic for a wild day out.
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20 21UPPER HUTT
Rivendell, Kaitoke Regional Park
SHOP
LOCALLY-MADE
From unique textiles and
homewares to hand-crafted
furniture and beauty
products, you'll find it all on
UPPER HUTT
our Main Street with over 60
stores within a short walk in
Upper Hutt's city centre.
Find a boutique soap that
SURROUND looks good enough to eat
at Botanical Beauty Co.,
YOURSELF IN NATURE made daily in-store (page
51). Browse contemporary
furniture and homewares at
Created (page 52).
With more than half of the Visit magical Middle-earth
For that perfect gift for
Wellington region's parks where local parks were
friends back home, stop into
and reserves in Upper Hutt, transformed into set locations
Avison’s Home & Giftware
you won't find anywhere for Rivendell, Isengard and
(page 51) or Tigerlily for a
better to tune into nature. the Great River Anduin from
variety of NZ-made art, gifts,
Peter Jackson's The Lord of
Take a walk as an early settler and souvenirs – a great way
the Rings. Pack a picnic to
amongst ancient podocarp to remember your visit.
explore Kaitoke Regional Park,
forest that once blanketed the
Harcourt Park, and Te Awa
Hutt Valley in Barton's Bush.
Kairangi/Hutt River at Poet's
Just up the road is Golders
Corner – bonus points for
Cottage, an early pioneer
dressing like a Hobbit! The Upper Hutt Local's List
home to discover (page 44).
Next stop – the historic rail GETTING THERE Try the milkshake of the month from Grind Coffee Lounge
trails of Wellington at Silver Take a scenic 50-minute train Walk up the zig-zag to Cannon Point Lookout PAGE 11
Stream Railway Museum to ride from Wellington Railway
ride steam locomotives. Dip your toes in the water at Whakamoonie swimming hole –
Station, or go by car – just
a local favourite
Explore beautiful gardens, a 30-minutes from Wellington or
maze, and water features, or 15-minutes from Lower Hutt. Get a selfie with Peppy the Alpaca along the Hutt River Trail
try archery or clay shooting at behind Gemstone Drive
Aston Norwood (page 39). Camp under the stars in Kaitoke Regional Park PAGE 60
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22 23GOLF
Royal Wellington
MINI GOLF
Take a putt, have a laugh and
test your skills with friends
or the whole family at one of
four mini golf courses across
GET IN THE SWING the Hutt Valley.
GO
Try the 18 hole course at the
Golf Warehouse Mini Golf
in Moera then wander up to
Zany Zeus for an ice cream.
GREEN The Lions Mini Golf at Avalon
Park tops off a whole day of
fun after train rides, BBQs
and adventure playground.
Have a go at the simple
The Hutt Valley's wide BOULCOTT’S FARM course at Wainuiomata
open spaces are home to a HERITAGE GOLF CLUB Summer Pool where it’s
remarkable array of courses, easy to spend a whole day
Play in park-like surrounds
taking you from wetlands to poolside with a picnic.
on premiere large, sand-based
lush riverside courses. greens that run fast and A rainy day won’t stop the
ROYAL WELLINGTON true – try out Wellington's fun as Daytona Raceway
first foot-golf course. offers an indoor 18 hole
Stunning greens on a
mini-putt course.
championship course WAINUIOMATA
amongst thousands of A peaceful course set in rural
mature native trees. Walk the surrounds known for its 600m SILVERSTREAM GOLF PARK SHANDON
same steps as international par 5 'Wrecker' 14th hole.
greats. Call in advance for Practice your swing in any Riverside course with
Listen to the tui, lorikeet, and
limited visitor green passes. weather, day or night with easy-to-access visitor green
kererū that adorn the nearby
covered floodlit driving range. passes – near Petone’s
GOLF WAREHOUSE & bush-clad hills as you play.
hospitality district.
DRIVING RANGE MANOR PARK GOLF
TE MARUA
SANCTUARY TRENTHAM CAMP
The perfect place to practice Tee off across the Hutt River
it all! Tee off at this driving Golf course and bird-life A flat, tree-lined par
then settle in for gentle
range, 9 hole course, mini golf park with a long, narrow 71 course rooted in the
riverside greens making the
and foot-golf course. par 71 course bordered by neighbouring Trentham
most of natural hazards.
wetlands and the Hutt River. Army Base’s history.
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24 25FUN TIMES
Harcourt Park Paddling Pool
GET UP CLOSE AT
STAGLANDS
Have animals eating out of
your hand at Staglands Wildlife
FAMILY FUN
Reserve and Café, a unique
interactive wildlife park for all
ages in the Akatarawa Valley.
With no barriers between you
& ADVENTURE
and the animals, see native
and introduced species in their
natural habitat. The Kunekune
pigs are a highlight! Pack a
MAKE MEMORIES picnic or relax at the café after
your walk (page 47).
Whether you want to go Avalon Park is a famously
inside, outside, or even upside fabulous fun hub with all sorts
down, the Hutt Valley has of awesome. Climb, swing,
plenty of ways to fill your drum, play with water, ride
days with fun and adventure. summer trains or boats, tee
off with mini golf, plus there's
If you like swimming or
a mini-road bike park and
even just a good old splash
electric BBQs for the ultimate
around, head to one the Hutt
family picnic.
Valley’s swimming pools.
One of four indoor facilities, Head north for family fun
H2O Xtream (page 43) will at Harcourt Park. It has a Indoor excitement
definitely float the kids’ boat childrens' splash pool, two
with its wave pool, river float adventure playgrounds, a Get your skates on at Frosty Spot Ice Rink
and hydroslides. junior cycling track, picnic Rev your engines at Daytona Raceway go-kart track
areas and loads of room to
Open Nov – April, summer Attempt a turkey at Strike Entertainment tenpin bowling
wear out little legs.
pools in Eastbourne, Petone
and Wainuiomata are all Go indoor rocking climbing at HangDog Climbing Centre
great places to spend a lazy Catch a flick at Monterey Cinemas in Upper Hutt PAGE 47
day in the sunshine (page 45).
Bounce around at Mission Inflatable & Jumperama or
Laughalots Playland
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26 27OUR HERITAGE
Golders Cottage
NUKU TEWHATEWHA
"noo-koo teffa-teffa"
This impressive pātaka
(storehouse) offers thought-
THE FIRST
provoking insight into
Kingitanga / Māori King
history. Carved in 1856 as
SETTLEMENT
a symbol of resistance, its
story tells of a long journey
to The Dowse (page 48)
and changing fortunes in
between. A striking national
FOLLOW IN OLD FOOTSTEPS treasure, it is essential
viewing for history lovers.
In traditional Māori lore, the The Hutt Valley still flourished Discover streets of little
Wellington region is the head and quickly became the place timber cottages, the country’s
of Te Ika a Maui, the fish where things got made. The first lighthouse, and landmark
hauled up by the demigod settlement expanded up industrial buildings. Together
Maui and now known as the the Hutt River until it was they tell a story of our early
North Island. referred to as upper and pioneers, and how successive
lower 'Hutt'. generations have made
Original Māori settlements
creativity and innovation a
were based on the edges of With plenty of room to move,
way of life.
the harbour and the shores the Hutt Valley was not only
of Pito-one (now Petone). Wellington’s big backyard
In 1840, immigrants began – offering a huge range of Uncover Hutt Valley’s history
arriving from the other side of recreational opportunities – it
the world and Petone sprang also became a manufacturing Take the Discover Historic Petone self-guided tour
into life as New Zealand’s first powerhouse complete with Walk the Eastbourne Heritage Trail from Days Bay wharf
formal European settlement. car makers, woollen mills and
railway workshops. Visit New Zealand’s first lighthouse at Pencarrow PAGE 17
The occasional flood sent
many settlers to the other See how the pioneers lived at Golders Cottage PAGE 44
side of the harbour where the Visit Taita's Christ Church, Wellington's oldest church PAGE 41
capital city of Wellington was
eventually established. Cycle the original Remutaka Rail Trail route PAGE 14
huttvalleynz.com/heritage
28 29FOOD LOVERS
Flying Bean, Petone Foreshore
LOCAL ESSENTIALS
An insider's list of Hutt
Valley favourites.
Reuben sandwich from
TASTE LOCAL
On Trays
Creamy Rosewater and
Coconut ice cream from
FLAVOURS
Zany Zeus PAGE 57
Handmade Earl Grey tea
chocolates from The
Chocolate Story PAGE 56
& MEET THE MAKERS Award-winning Honey
Cured Middle Bacon
from Cameron Harrison
Butchery & Deli PAGE 52
Dial down your food miles by Petone (page 18) is our
buying fresh, flavoursome ‘street-sized kitchen’, boasting NZ-made Gouda from
food and drink from the a particularly diverse mix of the Dutch Shop PAGE 56
people that make them. grocers, delis and more. For Tiramisu from La Bella
a guided tour, check out the Italia PAGE 53
The Hutt Valley has always
Petone Taste Buds Tour run by
been a hive of industry and Hardie Boys Ginger Beer
Zozo Travel (page 49).
creativity, and the culinary brewed in Wainuiomata
scene is no exception. Caffeine-fiends can work
themselves into a froth at Freshly roasted coffee
Our multi-cultural beans from Ripe, Revive,
any of five coffee roasters
communities add spice, skills Good Fortune Coffee
scattered through the valley.
and great stories into the Co., Karamu & Bravo
For something even stronger,
mix. Among our local culinary
check out Brewtown, our craft Bees Blessing's Lemon &
champions are traditional
beer hub (page 40), getting Honey Cordial
Cypriot cheese-makers, South
bigger and better by the day.
African meat-curers, Indian FINZ hazelnut energy
spice importers, and owners squeezie pack
of a longstanding Italian deli,
shop and restaurant. Ginger crunch from
Cake & Kitchen
huttvalleynz.com/makers
30 31CRAFT BREWERIES
Panhead Custom Ales
HOP TO AN EVENT
The crafty attitude of these
brewers doesn't stop with
excellent beer – a visit to
WHAT'S
Brewtown may find you
sitting next to a chilli eating
contest, a live concert, or
watching a gumbo cook off!
BREWING?
Greater Wellington Brewday
sets up camp at Brewtown
for one fabulous day in May
of the best locally-brewed
BREWERIES & TAPROOMS craft beers from around the
Wellington Region (page 7).
Anyone fancy a craft beer Take a piece of Brewtown
and a brisket sandwich? home with you at the
We thought so. merchandise store – grab
a limited edition t-shirt to
There's been a craft beer
remember your trip.
explosion throughout New
Zealand, and the Hutt Valley Located at South Pacific
is no exception. We've got a Industrial Park, Brewtown
long history of manufacturing has reinvented the old Dunlop
and innovation, so it's no Tyres factory – look around
surprise we have several and you'll see signs of what it
breweries of our own. used to be. Take a picture with Cruise the brews
the old Dunlops sign that still
Brewtown (page 40) is a Sip on limited custom batches at Panhead - you won't find
sits proudly out front!
beer-lovers dream with them anywhere else!
four great craft breweries Your Hutt Valley beer tour
within walking distance of wouldn't be complete without Build a custom case of 6 or 12 bottles at Kererū
the Upper Hutt train station. a stop at Baylands in Petone Try the sweet & creamy Van da Tsar Russian Imperial Stout
They're serving up award- for beer tastings with 12 of from Baylands
winning local craft beer and their locally brewed beers
food matches to satisfy on tap. Grab a tasting tray at Boneface & pair it with their famous
any appetite. Southern fried chicken
Buy a kit to make your own Te Aro brew at home
huttvalleynz.com/brewtown
32 33CAFES & RESTAURANTS
Seashore Caberet
DINE OUTSIDE WITH
A PICNIC
The great outdoors and
picnics go hand in hand, and
where better to build yourself
a mouth-watering picnic than
ENJOY HUTT VALLEY the Hutt Valley’s favourite
delis and bakeries.
HOSPITALITY Grab your backpack and
head to Cameron Harrison
DINING OUT
Butchery and Deli (page
52) for hearty meats, and
gourmet European cheeses.
Pop into Corner Bakery for
freshly baked artisan bread
– people travel from all over
From city streets to quiet Petone is the Hutt Valley’s to try it!
suburban centres, the Hutt dining hotspot, with more
Fuel up for your ride on the
Valley serves up a variety of than 60 eateries in and
Remutaka Cycle Trail with
cafes and restaurants to suit around Jackson Street.
breakfast or gourmet snacks
every taste and budget.
In downtown Lower Hutt at On Trays and The Dutch
Morning, noon or night and Upper Hutt cities, cafes, Shop in Petone and stop
you’ll find something to takeaways and restaurants in for coffee nearby too.
satisfy from sophisticated offer a wide choice in
cafes serving house-roasted convenient locations.
coffee and scrumptious
Dotted beyond the main
brunch, to cheap eats, pubs
dining hubs are many more A few of our local favourites
and restaurants of countless
options, from little gems Comes & Goes is our most Instagrammed eatery
styles and ethnicities. Many
hidden in suburban shopping
are small and family run, The ever-tasty & on trend Cake & Kitchen
centres, to seaside cafes of
ensuring friendly service,
Days Bay and Eastbourne La Bella Italia is in the world’s top 70 ristorante with pizzeria
intimate atmosphere, and
plus four venues in one at PAGE 53
food made with pride.
Station Gardens.
Always popular Seashore Cabaret with incredible décor
Sandwiches to write home about at Tricky's Sandwich Co.
huttvalleynz.com/eat-and-drink
34 35ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Expressions Whirinaki
HOT TICKETS
Light House Cinema
VARIOUS TIMES AND DATES
Boutique art cinema with relaxed
CULTURE &
couch seating and dining. Petone.
Guy Ngan: Habitation
11 MAY - 15 SEPTEMBER 2019
CREATIVITY
Retrospective of local artist Guy
Ngan (1926-2017). The Dowse
Art Museum.
Queen's Birthday
SEE OUR ARTISTIC SIDE Music Festival
30 MAY - 2 JUNE 2019
Celebration of Jazz, Blues, Roots
and Pop. Expressions Whirinaki.
Feed your mind with Whoever you are, wherever Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes
contemporary art and big you come from, The Dowse 29 JUNE - 18 SEPTEMBER 2019
exhibitions or discover Art Museum (page 48) will Get hands-on with real live mini
something for your wall at help you see the world in monsters. Expressions Whirinaki.
a new way. Find changing
home at our galleries, HighLight: Carnival of Lights
exhibitions and some of the
where you can often meet
best local and international 25 - 28 OCTOBER 2019
the artists. contemporary art. Little Interactive lighting, performances
For an interactive art hands will also be kept busy and fireworks. Riddiford Gardens.
experience or spectacular in "The Hive" with colouring,
theatre, head to Expressions puppets and books. Explore
Whirianki Arts and the Dowse galleries in
Entertainment Centre where the heart of Lower Hutt’s Take our art home with you
its touring exhibitions and refurbished civic hub where
Warm up with woven eco-textiles at Stansborough Mill
regular events of national and 1950s modernist architecture
PAGE 47
international fame will delight is preserved next to a
all ages (page 43). Catch brand new events centre Wow with local art from Alfred Memelink Artspace PAGE 39
dinner on Main Street before and eateries.
an evening show, or dine-in Grab a designer outfit from Wanda Harland
at Limelight café. Get the New York gallery feel at Rona Gallery
Select a stunning ceramic at Van Helden Gallery in Days Bay
huttvalleynz.com/explore
36 37See & Do
Percy's Scenic Reserve
Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery
Your friendly seaside art 223 The Esplanade, Petone
and creative gift gallery 04 979 9889
representing many favourite alfredmemelinkgallery@
Wellington and national gmail.com
SEE
artists. It's an exciting and memelink.co.nz
inspirational place to visit with
regularly changing exhibitions Open Tues to Sun 10am – 5pm.
displayed alongside a diverse
range of locally made gifts,
& DO
prints, jewellery art cards and
even art classes.
Tick off breakfast at a local Even in rainy weather, there's
café then discover our big something new waiting for
backyard full of beaches, you to find and enjoy. Aston Norwood
seaside vallages, river valley
Open 7 days, the café and 1747 Main Rd North, Kaitoke
trails and plenty of options for function centre offers Italian 04 526 6639
a day trip or guided tour. roasted coffee, cabinet and 0800 948 686
chef prepared food. Weddings manager@
Hear stories from our and private functions are astonnorwood.co.nz
locals – from interactive art tailored to suit all tastes. Clay astonnorwood.co.nz
to high-energy thrills, our shooting and archery alongside
14-acres of spectacular
valley of villages has you
gardens, relax within myriad
covered. flowering trees surrounding a
man-made waterfall. Chalet
accommodation overlooks
huttvalleynz.com/explore stunning gardens and
Tararua Ranges.
38 39Captivate Adventures
See & Do
Challenge Ropes Course
Are you ready for the Challenge?
Captivate your imagination, leave
your fears at the gate, experience
the highs of the Challenge Ropes
Course! Bookings essential.
Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road,
Wainuiomata
04 299 1595 or 027 241 0199
wainui@captivate.net.nz
captivate.net.nz
Christ Church, Taita
Wellington’s oldest church.
Well-kept gardens, featuring many
heritage roses, surround the church
and historic graveyard. Available
for intimate weddings or visits
by appointment.
73 Eastern Hutt Road, Wingate
04 586 5700
0800 282 482
info@christ-church.org.nz
christ-church.org.nz
Brewtown Coastal Views
Want to sample the best of Horse Treks
the Hutt Valley's craft beer?
Brewtown Upper Hutt has Get an amazing experience with
you covered! With four Mac who rode in The Lord of the
established craft breweries, Rings: The Return of the King.
and more on the way, you'll Breathtaking views, all riding
always discover something new. abilities catered for.
Brewtown and Merch Store Coast Road, Wainuiomata
Stop into the Merch Store to
book a tour, buy exclusive gear, 23 Blenheim Street, 04 564 1257
and score a crafty gift – perfect Upper Hutt 027 481 7289
for any beer enthusiast. Best of 027 707 9655 horse.man@xtra.co.nz
all, it's just a five minute walk info@brewtown.co.nz
from Upper Hutt train station. Store open Fri to Sun, 2pm – late
Van Helden Gallery
Panhead Kererū
Open Weds to Sun Open Tues to Sat
11am – 9pm 10am – 5pm
panhead.co.nz kererubrewing.co.nz
Boneface Te Aro
Open Tues to Sun Open Tues to Sat
11am – 9pm 10am – 6pm
boneface- tearobrewing.co.nz
brewing.co.nz
40 41See & Do
Cycle Remutaka Expressions Whirinaki
Experience the highlights of 027 570 0108 Expressions Whirinaki Arts 836 Fergusson Drive,
the Remutaka Cycle Trail and remutaka@ and Entertainment offers Upper Hutt
beyond, on a fantastic day-trip everyonesadventure.co.nz art, culture, history and 04 527 2168
or multi-day tour! Historic rail cycleremutaka.co.nz entertainment. The galleries, info@expressions.org.nz
trails through native bush, theatre and recreation hall expressions.org.nz
ruggedly beautiful coastal have a changing programme of
trails, vineyard cruising – exhibitions and events ranging Free entry
there's something for everyone. from the best New Zealand Open daily 9am – 4pm
and international art, to
Operating an all-inclusive historical exhibitions, theatre,
door-to-door service, so just film, dance and music, with a
book in and Cycle Remutaka special focus on family-friendly
will take care of the rest! activities.
East by West Ferries H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre
Wellington looks stunning from Meridian Building, Visit H²O Xtream today and 830-834 Fergusson Drive,
the Harbour. Take the East by Queens Wharf, Wellington experience a fun filled, action Upper Hutt
West Ferry to Matiu Somes 04 499 1282 packed, aquatic day out. At 04 527 2113
Island, pack a picnic lunch, info@eastbywest.co.nz one of New Zealand’s premier h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz
explore historical sites and eastbywest.co.nz aquatic facilities you can do it h2oxtream.com
maybe spot some Tuatara and all from relaxing in the spa, to
Weta. Or head over to Days lane swimming or challenge
Bay for stunning beaches, fine yourself on one of their
food and unique galleries. many inflatables.
Grab an Xtream slide pass for
unlimited rides on any of their
three hydroslides.
42 43See & Do
Light House Cinema
Golders Cottage Lower Hutt Events Centre
Lower Hutt Events Centre is 30c Laings Road,
'A time capsule in our own backyard' a brand new, state of the art Lower Hutt
visit this HNZ Category 2 Historic facility in the heart of Lower 04 568 8120
Place, built in 1876, for a glimpse of Hutt. sales@lhec.co.nz
19th Century domestic life. lhec.co.nz
With flexible, multi-purpose
Open 1.30pm – 4pm every Saturday. spaces designed to cater a
707 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt wide range of events.
vibranthv@gmail.com Dine on-site at Tūtaki Cafe,
goldercottage.co.nz open seven days.
Hutt Art Centre Lower Hutt Swimming Pools
A one-minute walk from 9–11 Myrtle Street, Great for the whole family Summer Pools
The Dowse Art Museum, the Lower Hutt – warm, safe and fun! Enjoy Wainuiomata Pool
Odlin and Huia galleries at 04 566 0102 Lower Hutt's pools and fitness Eastbourne Pool
the Hutt Art Centre host huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz centres all year around and McKenzie Baths, Petone
continually changing exhibitions huttart.co.nz make a splash outside in
showcasing the talent and summer. Pool and fitness centre
diversity of the Hutt Valley and Free entry
Open daily 10am – 4pm Have fun with inflatable toys, Huia Pool, central Lower Hutt
Wellington region’s creative
a zoom tube, mini putt, splash Naenae Pool
community.
pad or a 80m waterslide Stokes Valley Pool
through the bush.
huttcity.govt.nz/pools
44 45Monterey Cinemas
See & Do
Upper Hutt
Monterey offers an excellent range
of films, including mainstream
blockbusters as well as alternative
content like arthouse film, live
opera and ballet, documentaries
and other special features
68–70 Queen Street, Upper Hutt
04 528 5590
movies@montereycinemas.co.nz
montereyupperhutt.co.nz
Pause Yoga Stansborough Mill
Award-winning yoga studio 28 Moana Road, Days Bay Stunning 100% pure New Zealand
focused on mindfulness 021 401 890 designer textiles and heirloom
and therapeutic movement. pauseyoga@gmail.com treasures seen in blockbuster
Physically and mentally pauseyoga.co.nz movies. Visit the gallery Mon to Fri,
engaging yoga practice. 8.30am – 4pm. See historic 1890s
looms through 'window to the
Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Hatha
past' or pre-book a tour.
flow and Yin yoga. Strong focus
on anatomy, mindfulness 68 Fitzherbert Street, Petone
and awareness. 04 566 5591
info@stansborough.co.nz
stansborough.co.nz
Petone Settlers Museum Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café
Encounter the unique history at 120 The Esplanade, Petone Get up close and personal with 2362 Akatarawa Valley
the Petone Settlers Museum, Te 04 568 8373 adorable birds and animals in a Road 2, Upper Hutt
Whare Whakaaro o Pito-one. enquiries@ picturesque environment here 04 526 7529
petonesettlers.org.nz at Staglands! www.staglands.co.nz
With stories of local iwi petonesettlers.org.nz wildlife@staglands.co.nz
Te Atiawa and early European There are heaps of activities to
settlers, visitors are welcome Opening hours: choose from – have fun with
to climb aboard, peer into the Summer: Daily 10am – 4pm tractor trailer rides, join the
past and discover what makes Winter: Wed to Fri 10am – 4pm lunchtime feed tour, and have a
Petone so special. BBQ with the whole family.
Take your family for a day out
at Staglands today!
46 47Wainuiomata Marae
See & Do
Discover Wainuiomata's
rich cultural history. Hosting
personalised tours, group bookings
and events.
Bookings essential.
153-201 Parkway, Wainuiomata
04 564 8395
027 439 3413
wainuiomata@xtra.co.nz
The Bike Shed, Pencarrow Wainuiomata
Explore Pencarrow’s beautiful 027 570 0108 Trail Project
lighthouses and lakes, cruise pencarrow@
Eastbourne’s many bays and everyonesadventure.co.nz 20km of tracks to mountain bike,
cafe’s, or discover Baring bikeshedpencarrow.com walk and run. From easy family
Head’s incredible views and tracks to technical downhills.
Turakirae's fur seal colony. Explore native bush, wetlands and
With a huge range of comfort stunning harbour views.
mountain bikes, comfort Waiu Park, Waiu Street,
cruisers, and electric bikes Wainuiomata
(and kids seats) available, and wainuiomatatrailproject
operate a daily shuttle service wtp.org.nz
around the trails.
Zozo Travel
Indulge your taste buds and
senses in private and small group
tours around Lower Hutt and the
Wellington region.
Pick up and drop off at local
accommodation.
022 134 5152
bookings@zozotravel.co.nz
zozotravel.co.nz
The Dowse Art Museum
Petone Settlers Museum
Come and explore The Dowse 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Art Museum. A contemporary 04 570 6500
art museum with constantly enquiries@dowse.org.nz
changing exhibitions, a dowse.org.nz
welcoming family lounge and
outstanding shop. Once you've Free entry
seen it all settle down with Open daily 10am – 5pm
friends and whanau at Bellbird
Eatery for some well-earned kai
and spirited korero. A visit to
The Dowse is the perfect way
to upgrade your day.
48 49Avisons Home
Eat, Drink & Shop
Scintilla
& Giftware
Visit Avisons and find an array
of stylish home décor, gifts and
accessories, for men and women,
all displayed in a way to inspire
you.
110 Main Street, Upper Hutt
04 528 3004
shop@avisons.co.nz
avisons.co.nz
Bellbird Eatery
EAT,
Join the team for a morning coffee,
perch outside for lunch to savour
light flavoursome bites then fly
DRINK
back on a Friday evening to dine on
their seasonal menu.
The Dowse Art Museum,
& SHOP
45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
04 260 0161
hello@bellbirdeatery.co.nz
bellbirdeatery.co.nz
Botanical Beauty
Botanical Beauty is committed to
promoting optimum skin health.
Their 100% natural product range
includes body products, cleansers,
creams, lotions, skin treatment
balms, tonics and facial mists.
124 Main St, Upper Hutt
027 2544 335
rachel@botanicalbeauty.co.nz
botanicalbeauty.co.nz
Fill up your picnic hamper Find beautiful new things and
from our international pantry one-of-a-kind creations from
from across the region. local designers and creators
or shop international brands
Discover award-winning
for gifts or something special
dishes across the Valley and
Jackson Street
for yourself.
sample local favourites from
artisan products, coffee
roasters, chocolate makers,
craft beer masters and more.
huttvalleynz.com/eat-and-drink
50 51Home Harvest
Eat, Drink & Shop
A setting with history, charming
indoor and relaxing country
garden outdoor. Hand crafted
meals, treats, and fancy teas for
you to enjoy a quaint getaway.
3 Plateau Road, Upper Hutt
04 526 6838
homeharvestcafe@gmail.com
homeharvestcafe
Cameron Harrison Butchery & Deli
Award winning butchers, 3 Geange Street, Upper Hutt
Cameron Harrison Butchery 04 527 9130
and Delicatessen, know the wholesale@
true art of providing top quality cameronharrison.co.nz
products with a superior cameronharrison.co.nz
service. Be inspired by their
fresh produce, organic, local
specialities and high quality
award winning meat products.
Famous for the best ham,
bacon and sausages in NZ!
Created La Bella Italia
Created is Upper Hutt's largest Restaurant, pizzeria, retail 10 Nevis Street, Petone
independently owned furniture and deli all under one roof. 04 566 9303
store. With contemporary furniture, Authentic Italian cuisine and ciao@labellaitalia.co.nz
homeware and gifts for fun people, atmosphere, plus corporate labellaitalia.co.nz
sourced from NZ and around and private function rooms.
the globe. Recently awarded as one of
the 70 Best Restaurants with
133 Main Street, Upper Hutt Pizzeria in the World. Quality is
04 527 0333 their priority: importer of top
info@createdhomewares.com Italian products. Join Antonio’s
createdhomewares.co.nz annual food and culture tour
to Italy.
Giuseppe's Macpac
Browse the delicatessen and retail Macpac have been crafting
store before sitting down for a meal outdoor gear since 1973. Designed,
at the full a la carte restaurant/café tested, and proven in New Zealand
selling authentic Italian cuisine. outdoors to take on the elements,
whatever your adventure.
337 High Street, Lower Hutt
04 566 8232 4 Jackson Street, Petone
info@giuseppes.co.nz 04 586 8951
giuseppes.co.nz
Shop 239, Queensgate
04 831 3092
macpac.co.nz
52 53Eat, Drink & Shop
Queensgate Seasalt Café
Shopping Centre A sea-side café and eatery
opened in early September
Queensgate Shopping Centre 2018 and founded on the
is home to over 140 stores all wholesome values of good food
conveniently located under one and great service all year round.
roof. With late night shopping
on Thursdays and Fridays and Hoping to find a place in the
ample free covered parking, hearts (and stomachs) of locals
Queensgate is the place to and travellers alike - from
shop. There is also a Kids Club 8:00am til late 7 days a week!
for the young ones!
Meet lovely wait staff and
Located in the heart of admire meals prepared by
Lower Hutt, Queensgate has Cnr Queens Drive and Bunny skilled chefs for breakfast, 612 Marine Drive, Days Bay
everything you need. Whether Street, Lower Hutt lunch, and dinner. Gluten Free 04 562 8882
you are after a new season 04 922 3509 and Vegetarian/Vegan options seasaltcafe@hotmail.com
outfit, clothes for the kids, hello@ available too! seasaltcafe.co.nz
the latest gadget, coffee or queensgateshopping.co.nz
lunch, toys, books, giftware or “Dinner is better when we eat
queensgateshopping.co.nz together!”
homewares – Queensgate has
it all.
Shop from a huge range
of brands including H&M,
Farmers, Mecca Maxima and
The Warehouse.
54 55Zany Zeus
Eat, Drink & Shop
Award-winning family business of
boutique organic cheese makers.
Specialising in handcrafted
cheeses, milk, icecream and
cultured products. Famous for
their cabinet food in store!
149 Randwick Road, Moera
04 589 7316
info@zanyzeus.co.nz
zanyzeus.co.nz
Station Gardens
Station Gardens combines 499 Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
four venues with choices for the 04 568 9143
entire family. marketing@
Riverbank Market
stationgardens.co.nz
Rizzo’s Pizzeria & Kitchen whg.co.nz/station-gardens
Casual Italian family dining.
Gaucho’s
Brazilian style all you can eat
BBQ dining.
SinBin Sports Bar
Watch your favourite sports.
Hopscotch
Craft beer and whiskey bar.
The Chocolate Story
Through utilising French and European
inspired recipes, The Chocolate Story
creates and sells handmade bonbons
which we are sure you and your friends
will love.
185a Jackson Street, Petone
04 979 9059
thechocolatestory.co.nz
The Dutch Shop
A destination for lovers of cheese,
Dutch delicacies and modern Dutch
design and homeware.
89 Jackson Street, Petone
04 568 9338
thedutchshopnz@gmail.com
thedutchshop.co.nz
56 57Acrefield -
Stay
Seaside cottages
Elderslea Manor
Luxury accommodation suites.
Quiet location, self-contained, air
conditioning, outdoor pool and
spa. Fully equipped self-catering
suite or Spa suite with continental
breakfast. Off street parking.
4 Clyma Street, Upper Hutt
04 527 9233 or 021 046 8898
eldersleamanor@gmail.com
Angie's Rural Retreat
Self-contained accommodation
on ten acres with donkeys, sheep
and chickens. Relax and unwind,
start the morning off listening
to birdsong. Free WiFi and a
summer pool.
STAY
Moores Valley Road,
Wainuiomata
04 564 9577 or 021 057 6782
enquiry@angiesruralretreat.co.nz
angiesruralretreat.co.nz
Ava Lodge Motel
Ava Lodge offers modern and
stylish accommodation. Twenty
fully appointed suites, including
studios and apartments. Located
in Petone, a short walk from cafes,
restaurants and bars.
42-44 Cuba Street, Petone
04 891 0203
info@avalodge.co.nz
avalodge.co.nz
Choose from convenient Pitch a tent under the stars
motels, cosy homestays and or park your caravan at one
cottages or book a cabin at a of our campgrounds, all
holiday park. within easy access of the BK's Esplanade
Interislander and Bluebridge
Find a friendly space
Ferry terminals.
Motor Lodge
surrounded by the city energy Comfortable luxury accommodation
or stay in the peace and quiet on the ocean beach front, close to
of seaside suburbs or rural cafes and shops on Petone’s
retreats. historic Jackson Street.
Cnr The Esplanade and Tory
Street, Petone
04 589 7501 or 0800 257 386
info@bksesplanade.co.nz
huttvalleynz.com/accommodation bksesplanade.co.nz
58 59Champers Motor Inn
Stay
One of the favourite places to
stay in Lower Hutt offering a
range of room types.
Licensed restaurant open four
nights per week with onsite
conference facilities.
6-10 Pharazyn Street,
Lower Hutt
04 569 3906
champers@xtra.co.nz
champersmotorinn.co.nz
Quest Petone
Quest Petone offers short and
long term stays, with secure
parking, electric charging station,
onsite gym, laundry room, kitchens
and kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and
in-house movies.
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone
04 282 1680
reservations@questpetone.co.nz
questpetone.co.nz
Camping in the Riddiford Hotel
Hutt Valley 22 convenient guest rooms within
a quick easy walk to Queensgate
Pitch your tent, book a cabin
Shopping Centre and The Dowse
or park your campervan at one
Art Museum with a licensed
of our campgrounds in our
on-site restaurant.
big backyard.
21-29 Knights Road, Lower Hutt
There are two bush-lined
04 586 6318
campgrounds, other options
0800 887 885
include basic sites available at
riddifordhotel@xtra.co.nz
Dry Creek Valley, Wellington's
Top 10 or Kiwi Holiday Parks.
Kaitoke Regional Park
Enjoy relaxed camping in Remutaka Forest Park
natural bush surroundings at Stay where over 120 wild kiwi Settlers Motor Lodge
this large grassy campground roam next door to Catchpool
Ground floor accommodation
next to the Hutt River. Walk Valley, close to day walks in the
with cooking facilities in all rooms
up to the popular Swingbridge Orongorongo Valley. Camp at
and parking outside your door.
track and Rivendell bush. non-powered sites with toilets,
Fully licenced conference and
showers and gas BBQs.
Waterworks Road, SH2, private function centre with
Upper Hutt Coast Rd, Wainuiomata on-site catering available.
$ $8–$16 per adult $ $13 per adult
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone
gw.govt.nz/camping-at- doc.govt.nz
04 939 4088
kaitoke
0800 838 583
stay@settlersmotel.co.nz
settlersmotel.co.nz
60 61Silver Stream Railway Silverstream Retreat Your ideal accommodation, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, conference, and wedding venue. Lower Hutt Surrounded by native bush 04 562 9080 with beautiful views of the info@staywithus.co.nz Hutt Valley. Just 25 minutes silverstreamretreat.co.nz from Wellington city and seven minutes from Lower Hutt CBD. The renovated buildings have been designed in a modern rustic style with a variety of spaces available. Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park Just 15km from central 95 Hutt Park Road, Wellington, close enough to be Lower Hutt near the action but far enough 04 568 5913 to offer a peaceful retreat and 0800 948 686 spacious grounds for families, info@wellingtontop10.co.nz couples, business guests and all wellingtontop10.co.nz sized groups. There's plenty of parking, public transport is close by and shuttles can be arranged suiting any requirements. 62 63
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