Lower Hutt Things to Do

Interesting boulders (hence the name Boulder Hill) and sweeping views of the Hutt Valley are the main features of this moderate walk within the Belmont Regional Park. The walk is a steady climb through farmland. Poles adequate... more

Experience the ride of your life with the help of Top Adventures in the biggest white water south of Taihape. Adults can ride the water through the Kaitoke gorge. For the younger kids rides on the Otaki river can be arranged. Y... more

Follow the old, steep pipeline from the Korokoro stream to the popular picnic spot at the historic Korokoro Dam. Once operating as the original water supply (1903-1968) for the borough of Petone. This evenly graded walk incorpo... more

Mountain biking and horse riding through the rolling hills and bush-clad valleys are popular pastimes for visitors to the Stratton Street Recreation Area found within the Belmont Regional Park. Other popular activities are picn... more

The Korokoro Valley within the Belmont Regional Park is one of the largest areas of native bush close in the area. Select from a variety of bush walks from an easy (one and a half hour) walk to the Korokoro Dam to a more demand... more

The Wainuiomata pool complex is set in an attractive setting of rose gardens, trees and large grassed areas. The complex comprises pools for toddlers, learners, teaching and a 50 meter main pool. An 80 meter open waterslide win... more

This easy two hour walk to an old airstrip, through farmland and bush, passes several World War II munition magazines (some of the 62 to be found in the area). As you climb towards the airstrip, views of Pauatahanui Inlet and b... more

A moderate five hour walk that crosses rolling farmland and incorporates three high points in the park, Round Knob, Cannons Head and Belmont Trig. From the carpark the walk follows the stream then you climb one of two tracks up... more

Nothing beats the sight, sound or smell of the steam engine and at Silverstream (just north of Lower Hutt) you can indulge the senses and re-live a time when the steam engine ruled the roads. Ride a steam engine, watch the powe... more

This expanse of grass covered playing fields near the waterfront makes it an ideal place to spend the day just relaxing. The sea breeze which streams in adds freshness to the park's atmosphere. In addition to the north island's... more