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Last Modified: 30 April 2013

Upper Hutt City

Explore our city

View from Expressions
toward the CBD

Upper Hutt city is the capital gateway to the outdoors.

Only a 25 minute drive or 40 minute train ride north from Wellington City.

Nestled by the Hutt River - Upper Hutt is set amongst bush-clad hills with easy access to recreational pursuits ranging from quiet native forest and riverside walks to the varied mountain biking terrain and the numerous golf courses.

Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre - Upper Hutt’s superb arts and cultural venue, including a 200 seat theatre, two galleries, sports hall and a café. Catch a show while you’re in town or browse the art galleries.

Key attractions include Trentham Memorial Park, Harcourt Park and Maidstone Park, which not only sites the Maidstone Max skate park, but also the brand new artificial hockey turf and rugby/soccer turf development.

H2O Xtream indoor aquatic centre is the place to go to swim, slide or just hang out. Body surf the wave pool, get set to get scared on the "Darkness Falls" slide and have fun on the rapid river ride. With a separate lane pool, sauna, spa and steam room it is definitely the place to chill out.

Why not visit Silver Stream Railway Museum and the historic Golder Cottage and both of which provide a glimpse of a bygone era.

Akatarawa Valley boasts many attractions including Cottage Hill Herb Farm, Staglands Wildlife Reserve set in 25 acres bursting with rare native and exotic birds and animals, Bluebank Blueberry and Emu Farm and Blueberry Farm.

Take time out. Relax and enjoy a meal or coffee at one of the many varied restaurants and cafes around Upper Hutt.

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