Hutt City Tourism - Travel to Hutt City
Hutt City is found in the lower Hutt Valley, near Wellington, in the North Island of New Zealand.
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Understand Hutt City Tourism
The main part of the city is commonly called Lower Hutt, since this used to be the city's name. Although it is a separate city, Hutt City is often considered a suburb of Wellington, and forms part of greater Wellington. The city now also includes the communities of Petone, Eastbourne and Wainuiomata, hence the change in name.The early settlers that came to Wellington in 1840 first settled by the beach at Petone and then moved up the Hutt Valley, looking for suitable land for farming. Much of the flat land in the lower valley has now been urbanised, though the steep and relatively undeveloped valley hillsides, which are much more suited to forestry, as well as the many trees in private residential gardens, gives the city a rural feel.
Get into Hutt City
There are only 4 roads into and out of Hutt City. Three are part of the state highway system, and these all lie on the western bank of the Hutt River.Travel to Hutt City By Boat
Take a cross harbour ferry from Wellington's Queens Wharf to Days Bay in Eastbourne.Travel to Hutt City By Bus
There is a regular bus service between Wellington and Hutt City.- The Airport Flyer bus, which travels half hourly from the Wellington Airport, through central Wellington, is an express bus service. It stops at major bus stops only, including the Queensgate (Lower Hutt) bus interchange and travels through Hutt City to Upper Hutt. This service has space for luggage in the bus, by the front seats.
- The Eastbourne bus travels from Courtenay Place in central Wellington to Eastbourne, on the other side of the harbour. Some buses travel via Jackson Street in Petone and via the Queensgate (Lower Hutt) bus interchange. At peak time there are express services direct to Eastbourne. Ask the driver before boarding if you are not certain.
Travel to Hutt City By car
- From Wellington, State Highway 2 travels along the Hutt Road from the Ngauranga Interchange to Petone and Lower Hutt.
- From Upper Hutt, State Highway 2 travels the length of the lower Hutt Valley alongside the Hutt river. There are major intersections and bridges that provide ready access to most Hutt Valley suburbs. At most times of the day, this means it is about a half hour trip from downtown Wellington to any Hutt City suburb, a distance of less than 30 km. During rush hour, the journey can take an hour or more.
- State Highway 58 runs from the Paremata roundabout in Porirua travels over the Haywards hill and joins State Highway 2 at Manor Park Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt.
- The Eastern Hutt Road travels from the Silverstream Bridge, at the southern end of Upper Hutt, along the eastern bank of the Hutt River. It provides ready access to the northern suburbs of Stokes Valley, Pomare and Taita.
Travel to Hutt City By Train
Suburban rail services, between Wellington and Hutt City, run half-hourly for most of the day and evening. Off-peak services between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM have reduced fares. There are also all-day and week-end passes that will allow unlimited travel on all Wellington suburban rail services.There are 2 different lines to be aware of.
- Hutt Valley Line - Operates half-hourly most of the day, with express services at peak times. From Wellington services stop at Kaiwharawhara, Ngauranga, Petone, Ava, Woburn, Waterloo(or Hutt Central), Epuni, Naenae, Wingate, Taita, Pomare, Manor Park, and travels on to the Upper Hutt stations of Silverstream, Heretaunga, Trentham, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. All units stop at Waterloo, which is the main Lower Hutt station and a bus interchange. Express peak-time Upper Hutt units next stop is Taita, then all stations. Taita units stop at all stations in the lower valley. Transfers take place at Taita station.
- Melling Line - Operates Monday to Friday at peak times only. Stops at all stations from Wellington to Petone then up a branch line to Western Hutt and Melling stations. This service provides the closest stop to the Lower Hutt town centre, which is 10-20 minutes walk from these stations.
- The express Wairarapa Connection - Operates daily morning and evening services on the same route as the Hutt Valley suburban line. It only stops at Petone and Waterloo stations in Hutt City. There is a minimum fare equivalent to a full fare Wellington - Upper Hutt trip on this service between any intermediate Hutt Valley Line stations, to discourage intra-Hutt Valley travel on this express service.
See Hutt City
- The Dowse Art Gallery
- Belmont Regional Park is a great place to wander around. If you've got all day then the walk up to Belmont Trig is very tiring yet enjoyable.
- If you want to go on a short walk then you can go from the end of Cornish Street, in Petone, up to the defunct Korokoro Dam.
- Petone, the first colonial settlement in the Wellington area. Visit the early settlers museum and see the Jackson Street walk of fame.
Do Hutt City
- The Hutt River is easily accessable for most of its length. It is even able to be fished for trout - a fishing licence is required.
- Petone beach and especially the Eastbourne beaches are popular with swimmers and those who enjoy water sports.
Eat - Travel to Hutt City
Fish and chips:- Dennis Fish Supply; 103 Randwick Rd, Moera
- Calypso Fish & Chips; 5 Waiwhetu Rd, Waiwhetu
Miscellaneous:
- Real Meat Pies; 68 Whites Line East, Waiwhetu (during business hours only)
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